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Trade Within ECOWAS Thrives Informally, Says Nigerian Lawmaker
Hon. Ahmed Munir, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has shed light on why intra-ECOWAS trade remains underreported, despite robust activity across the region.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing ECOWAS...
Nigerian Bishops Congratulate Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, following the announcement of his elevation to the papacy.
In a message signed by...
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Hails Election of Pope Leo XIV, Congratulates Catholics Worldwide
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated Catholics around the world following the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new head of the...
Ike Cubna Applauds Soludo For Hosting President Tinubu In Anambra
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Hon. Ikenna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Ike cubana, has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for successfully hosting President Bola Tinubu during...
ECOWAS, Benin Launch Annual Review Mechanism For Regional Projects
In a move to strengthen regional cooperation and accountability, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Government of Benin have jointly established a mechanism for the annual review...
Behold, The New Pontiff: First American Pope Takes The Name Leo XIV
Fr Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos
In a moment steeped in history and global celebration, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old from the United States, has been elected the 267th Supreme...
ECOWAS To Slash Air Travel Charges By 25% By 2026
Travelling across West Africa may soon become far more affordable, as ECOWAS has announced plans to reduce passenger service and security charges on regional flights by 25% by January 2026.
This...
FG Appoints New Registrar For Dental Therapists’ Board
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Anisere Dele as the new Registrar of the Dental Therapists' Registration Board of Nigeria (DThRBN), a regulatory body under the Federal Ministry of Health and...
Nigeria Secures $158m To Boost Agriculture, Empower Northern Communities
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a major step towards revitalising agriculture and tackling poverty, the Nigerian government has signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain North (VCN) Programme.
The initiative targets nine...
How Big Food is Hooking Nigerians On Junk And It’s Cost
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A new report has exposed how major food and beverage corporations are aggressively targeting Nigerians especially children and the poor with junk food that is fuelling a surge...
Information Minister Urges Media To Shun Publicity For Terrorists, Criminals
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a passionate appeal to Nigerian journalists and media houses to refrain from amplifying the voices and actions of terrorists,...
FG Set To Unlock Transformative Potential of Methanol Fuel For Nigeria’s Development
The Federal Government is taking bold steps to harness the transformative power of methanol fuel as a clean, sustainable energy option to drive national development.
Speaking at a stakeholders’...
NSIPA Revives Key Programmes After Landmark Payout
In a significant move that signals a fresh wave of support for millions of Nigerians battling poverty, the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) is gearing up to relaunch some of its most...
Prohibitive Airfare A Barrier To Regional Integration, Says ECOWAS Parliament Speaker
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The soaring cost of air travel within West Africa has been identified as a significant hindrance to regional integration and free movement.
According to the Speaker of the ECOWAS...
Nigeria, Tunisia Set To Strengthen Ties At FITA 2025
Nigeria and Tunisia are set to reboot their bilateral relations, with plans to hold a long-overdue joint commission by September.
Speaking at the FITA 2025 Conference in Tunis, Nigeria’s Minister of State...
Nigeria Launches Ministerial Committee to Boost Phytomedicine Industry
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to spearhead the development of Nigeria’s Phytomedicine Value Chain, marking a significant step in...
...Accuse Amara Iwuanyanwu of claiming their land, Umuoyima South Pocket Layout
...Fault Deputy Speaker's CoO for bearing conflicting information
...Ask governor Uzodimma to intervene as they no longer have a place to live
The people of Umuoyima autonomous community in...
Edo Governor, Okpebholo Signs Bill To Establish New College Of Nursing
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law the bill to establish the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology.
At the signing ceremony in...
Nuclear Safety: WINS Executive Director Visits ECOWAS To Strengthen Cooperation
In a bid to foster regional collaboration on nuclear safety, training, and strategic technologies, the Executive Director of the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS), Dr. Lars van Dassen, recently...
ECOWAS Agricultural Policy Review Highlights Progress Amidst Challenges
The twelfth meeting of the Strategic Orientation Committee of the ECOWAS Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF) convened on 2 May 2025 in Lomé, Togo, to review the agency's 2024 activities...
Rains Bring Risk NCDC Tells Citizens As Cholera Infections Climb, Celebrates Wins on Lassa Fever and Meningitis
As Nigeria enters the peak of the rainy season, health officials are sounding the alarm over a silent but deadly threat—cholera.
While the showers...
CSOs Urge Akpabio To Step Aside Amid Electoral Fraud Fallout
A coalition of 56 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down following the Court of Appeal’s confirmation of electoral fraud in the 2019...
Security Chiefs Strategise In Anambra Ahead Of Presidential Visit
Security Chiefs in Anambra State held a high-level closed-door meeting on Monday, 5th May, ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit on Thursday, 8th May 2025.
The five-hour session, held in...
Nigerian Trailblazer Amina Oyagbola Named Chair Of Afrobarometer’s Governing Board
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigerian business leader and gender advocate Amina Oyagbola has been appointed chair of the Afrobarometer Board of Directors, taking over from co-founder E. Gyimah-Boadi in April 2025.
A seasoned consultant...
Ignore The Rumours INEC Tells Citizens Says Yet To Announce Date For Resumption Voter Registration
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked claims circulating online that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and related services will resume on...
NSC Hails Golden Start at African Wrestling Championships As Nigeria Shines In Morocco
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Team Nigeria has kicked off its campaign at the 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, with a stunning golden haul clinching four gold medals...
Nigerian Military Sustains Momentum Against Terrorism, Oil Theft
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have reported notable gains in their ongoing operations across the country, with terrorists neutralised, kidnapped victims rescued, and major oil theft syndicates dismantled.
In its latest weekly...
From Poverty To Possibility: Periwinkle Empire Uplifts Awkuzu With Sustainable Empowerment
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
When communities take bold steps to fight poverty with purpose, transformation becomes inevitable and in Awkuzu, that transformation is wearing the colours of Periwinkle Empire.
In its steadfast mission...
Securing the Future: ACA-USA Transforms Awkuzu Community School With N59.5 Million Perimeter Fencing Project
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The once symbol of promise, Awkuzu Community School, formerly Boys' Secondary School Awkuzu stood exposed for nearly five decades, vulnerable to encroachment, grazing herds, and...
Anambra Police Foil Kidnap Attempt In Neni, Rescue Three Victims
Police in Anambra State have successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Neni, rescuing three victims — including a couple — and recovering a stolen vehicle. The swift intervention by officers...
