Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and social integration across the region with the advancement of the Praia–Dakar–Abidjan motorway project. The ambitious transnational road network is expected to link Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, with Dakar in Senegal and Abidjan
Abuja, Nigeria – June 27, 2025 — The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the immediate and unconditional release of Moses Abiodun, a Nigerian businessman who has been held in detention for 16 years. Delivering judgment in Abuja, the regional court ruled that Abiodun’s prolonged incarceration was a gross violation of his fundamental human
ABUJA — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has emphasized that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) possess critical mineral reserves essential for steering the global transition to a sustainable future. He delivered this message during the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES 2025) held in Abuja from June 20–21,
In a stirring address at the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit held in Accra, Ghana, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a clarion call to regional leaders, urging them to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive steps towards fostering genuine economic integration across the subcontinent. Speaking before a gathering of heads of state, business leaders, policymakers,
In a stirring address at the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit held in Accra, Ghana, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a clarion call to regional leaders, urging them to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive steps towards fostering genuine economic integration across the subcontinent. Speaking before a gathering of heads of state, business leaders, policymakers,
Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised serious concerns over newly imposed visa restrictions by the United States targeting certain West African countries, warning that such measures could have far-reaching consequences on regional development, trade, and cooperation. In a statement issued by the Commission on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its displeasure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Lagos on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The event was held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and Eko Hotels and Suites, drawing leaders and dignitaries from across the West African region. As Chairman
In a significant regional diplomatic engagement, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented its country report to the ECOWAS Parliament during the ongoing parliamentary session in Abuja. The report offers a comprehensive account of Nigeria’s socio-political and economic developments, alongside key interventions in security, governance, and regional integration efforts. The session, hosted in the
