12 h. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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17 h. ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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3 d. ago ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy read more ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

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3 d. ago Kano blasphemy laws violate human rights, ECOWAS court declares

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate international human rights obligations. In the case filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative against the Federal Republic of Nigeria marked: ECW/CCJ/APP/41/23, the regional court held that key provisions of Read More

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4 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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6 d. ago Nigerian Police Partner INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing For Regional Security

In a move aimed at significantly enhancing internal security and law enforcement capabilities through international partnership and collaboration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who doubles as the Chairman of the West African Chiefs of Police Committee (WAPCCO), on Tuesday, played host to a delegation from INTERPOL led by Mr Cyril Gout, the […]

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6 d. ago IPU: Nigerian Senator Ngwu Elected African Rep To Bureau Of Standing Commitee On Peace, Security

Nigeria’s Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has been elected as African representative to the Bureau of the Standing Committee on Peace and International Security at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Nigerian lawmaker was nominated to be part of the committee by Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Senator Ngwu, […]

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6 d. ago Firms Team Up On Advanced Cybersecurity, Compliance Solutions Across Africa

Mart Networks Group, a prominent value-added distributor operating across the Middle East and Africa, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Infopercept, a global leader in platform-led managed security services. Through this alliance, Mart Networks will distribute Infopercept’s flagship platforms—Invinsense OXDR and Invinsense GSOS—throughout East and West Africa. The collaboration aims to equip African […]

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9 d. ago Transforming societal norms: Ford Foundation hosts West African leaders

The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice has hosted a hybrid event, themed ‘Traditional, Religious, and Community Leaders Driving Meaningful read more Transforming societal norms: Ford Foundation hosts West African leaders

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1 week ago Boost for Nigerian artworks, archives as MOWAA signs agreements with NGA, CBAAC

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed MOUs with the National Gallery of Art (NGA), and the Centre read more Boost for Nigerian artworks, archives as MOWAA signs agreements with NGA, CBAAC

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1 week ago MOWAA Signs MoU With NGA, CBAAC To Preserve & Advance Nigeria Art And African Heritage

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Nigeria’s National Gallery of Arts, and the Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization in order to preserve Nigerian arts and Africa’s cultural heritage. The tripartite agreement is significant as it involves the agencies responsible for the collection and preservation […]

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1 week ago West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

Samuel Agbeluyi, current president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has been elected as the president of read more West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

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1 week ago Odegbami Tells West Africa To Bid For World Cup Hosting Right

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Dr Segun Odegbami has called on West African sub-region to bid for the hosting right of the World Cup to enable the region harness the abundant potentials and fortunes in the tournament. Odegbami made the call on Wednesday while presenting the 15th distinguished public lecture series of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi […]

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1 week ago West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

West African states have joined forces to enhance competition and improve market efficiency, in a move to strengthen regional integration. read more West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

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1 week ago Made in Nigeria, adored worldwide: Lisa Folawiyo’s fashion revolution

There was a time when Ankara was simply Ankara—bold, vibrant, and deeply rooted in West African culture, but confined to read more Made in Nigeria, adored worldwide: Lisa Folawiyo’s fashion revolution

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1 week ago Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime

• Seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries   From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has vowed to tighten the noose on  Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) while canvassing effective border control. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this when he addressed newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Border Security Summit in Lancaster House, […] The post Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Burkina junta leader pardons 21 soldiers for 2015 failed coup

The head of the junta in Burkina Faso has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in a failed coup in 2015, according to an official decree seen by AFP on Monday. The troubled west African country has been run since September 2022 by military leaders following a coup headed by Captain Ibrahim Traore. Traore announced Read More

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2 w. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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2 w. ago How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control says boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, was not granted approval for the fatal bout after his initial fight scheduled for Friday was cancelled after being adjudged overweight. The 40-year-old former National and West African light-heavyweight champion lost consciousness during his bout against Ghanaian Read More

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