Goddy Ikeh
The new Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of ECOWAS and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio has pledged to lead a renewed, people-centred, and action-oriented ECOWAS in spite of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for the West African region.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and the outgoing Chairman of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, has expressed worry over the slow pace of the force, which is supposed to the sub-region’s counterterrorism force.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and the outgoing Chairman of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, has expressed worry over the slow pace of the force, which is supposed to the sub-region’s counterterrorism force.
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin on Saturday signed a pact to deepen bilateral integration and serve as a model for wider cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region..
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, on 14 June, has honored the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, describing him as “a visionary leader, a tireless son of Africa who has dedicated his life to transform the narrative of the continent.”
The Presidency in Ghana has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will host His Majesty King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, for a state visit to Ghana next week.
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, observed on Friday, June 20, 2025, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi issued a powerful call for international solidarity as forced displacement reaches an all-time high globally.
In response to the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger State, IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, and UNICEF have joined forces to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to affected communities.
UNICEF and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) have signed a landmark agreement to support climate change education and green skills development for children and young people in Nigeria.
A total turnover of 3.566 billion shares worth N115.403 billion in 99,960 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.