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,
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 arrived in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 29, 2025. The President’s aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at approximately 4:15 PM. He was
The Lagos State Government has released a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the high-profile Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 28, at key locations within Victoria Island. The summit, which is expected to host regional leaders and top dignitaries from across West Africa, will take place at
LAGOS — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday to lead the Nigerian leg of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th anniversary celebration and commission major infrastructure projects, including the much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The golden jubilee of the regional bloc, first flagged off in Accra last month, continues
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
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to regional cooperation and health solidarity at the 26th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers held in Praia, Cape Verde. Speaking on behalf of the Nigerian government, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stressed Nigeria’s continued
Professor John Tyavbee Ajai of Taraba State University has called on President BolaTinubu to urgently reconsider Nigeria’s participation in the ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol and to expedite the enactment of a national law banning open grazing. In an open letter dated September 24, 2024, Ajai warned that the current approach to livestock mobility is exacerbating insecurity,
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor, a critical trade route in West Africa, is thriving despite challenges, with over 200,000 tons of goods transported annually. This corridor represents 90% of the volume of goods in the Economic Community of West African States. Salami Nasiru Alasoadua, Vice President of National and International Affairs and Coordinator of the Eastern Corridor
