Health
CEPI commits $8.2m to boost West Africa’s clinical trial readiness
By Folasade Akpan The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) says it has committed up to 8.2 million dollars in additional funding to strengthen…
Tag: West Africa
Politics
UNDP seeks women’s political fund to boost leadership in West Africa
By Diana Omueza The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for dedicated financing mechanisms, including a women’s political endowment fund, to eliminate financial…
Metro
Nigeria, other West African countries move to strengthen border mgt
By Philip Yatai Mr Adamu Adaji, Director-General, National Boundary Commission (NBC), and other heads of boundary commissions in West Africa have taken steps to…
Features
Tracking Nigeria’s fight against migrant smuggling through data
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s migration corridors are now more frequently targeted by organised criminal networks exploiting citizens seeking opportunities…
Agriculture
Council, Nigeria to deepen cooperation in palm oil production
By Felicia Imohimi The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has expressed its commitment to deepen technical and policy cooperation with Nigeria in…
Features
Bridging trust in West Africa’s health innovations through media
News Analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media…
Culture & Tourism
Tour operators seek solutions to ease cross-border travel in West Africa
By Folasade Adeniran Tour operators from across West…
Environment
Senate committee seeks sustainable policies to tackle climate change
By Naomi Sharang The Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged the implementation of proactive and sustainable policies to address…
Health
West Africa steps up lassa fever vaccine efforts
By Abujah Racheal The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and national task forces from…
General News
Corruption: Stakeholders advocate sub-regional whistleblowing approach in West Africa
By Daina Umueza/Angela Atab Stakeholders in the anti-corruption sector have called for the adoption of a unified sub-regional whistleblowing approach to strengthen efforts in…