7 h. ago ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with Germany, Spain, and the European Union, has launched four projects worth £110 million to drive peace and development in the West African region. The joint projects cover four areas, which include Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG), implementation of the AfCFTA/Trade […] The post ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago ECOWAS urged to rethink donor dependence, prioritise internal resource mobilisation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been urged to reduce the bloc’s dependence on foreign donors and read more ECOWAS urged to rethink donor dependence, prioritise internal resource mobilisation

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34 h. ago West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG

Tribune Online West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG "The summit is not modelled after the World Economic Forum in Davos, but rather a novel, homegrown African original idea. West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Withheld certificates: WAEC tells candidates to access portal with evidence

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has advised candidates whose certificates were withheld by the council to make their representations read more Withheld certificates: WAEC tells candidates to access portal with evidence

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4 d. ago ECOWAS ambassadors hold security talks in Abuja as regional instability deepens

Ambassadors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered in Abuja on Thursday for urgent security talks, as read more ECOWAS ambassadors hold security talks in Abuja as regional instability deepens

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5 d. ago Democracy Day testament to our collective resilience —KONGONET

Tribune Online Democracy Day testament to our collective resilience —KONGONET Amb. Idris Ozovehe Muraina Chairperson, Kogi NGOs Network (KONGONET) has said that democracy day is a testament to our collective resilience, unwavering commitment to democratic principles, and the enduring spirit of our citizens who continue to uphold the rule of law despite the challenging political landscape within the West African region. In a statement issued […] Democracy Day testament to our collective resilience —KONGONET Tribune Online

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5 d. ago WAEC debunks mother’s allegations over son’s withheld result

By Gabriel Dike The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Thursday clarified that it does not withhold candidates’ results arbitrarily without cause. In response to a mother who claimed that WAEC withheld her son’s November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result, causing him to slip into depression, the council categorically rejected the claim. […] The post WAEC debunks mother’s allegations over son’s withheld result appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s democracy, a model for West African stability — Tuggar

Tribune Online Nigeria’s democracy, a model for West African stability — Tuggar “Democracy is not just an internal affair,” he added. “It is our strategic contribution to regional peace. Our progress strengthens the African democratic project as a whole.” Nigeria’s democracy, a model for West African stability — Tuggar Tribune Online

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5 d. ago WHX Lagos, WHX Labs wraps up with major strides for West African healthcare

From Rebecca Samuel, Lagos The recently concluded 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos delivered a powerful boost to West Africa’s healthcare sector, reinforcing the event’s role as a key platform for healthcare innovation, investment, and policy dialogue. Held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, the three-day gathering brought together more than 8,000 […] The post WHX Lagos, WHX Labs wraps up with major strides for West African healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago D’banj Announces Joint Tour With 2Baba, Timaya, Teases New Song ‘Feeling Good’

Veteran Afrobeats singer D’banj has announced plans for a joint tour alongside his longtime colleagues, 2Baba and Timaya. He shared this during an interview with Adesope Live in London, which was uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday. The ‘Oliver Twist’ crooner reflected on the evolution of Afrobeats, recalling its journey from an emerging West African genre […] The post D’banj Announces Joint Tour With 2Baba, Timaya, Teases New Song ‘Feeling Good’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago WASPEN Calls For National Task Force On Hospital Malnutrition

The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has called on the federal government to establish a multi-sectoral national task force to combat hospital-related malnutrition and strengthen nutrition care across Nigeria. The president and founder of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Pounds, who made the call during a virtual media briefing ahead of the WASPEN […]

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6 d. ago Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation

By Chinenye Anuforo Tier 5 Technologies, a West African enterprise IT and cloud services provider, has announced a partnership with MongoDB, the leading database for modern applications, to aid its expansion into the West African market, specifically Nigeria.     The partnership, which focuses on helping organisations modernise their infrastructure to capitalise on the opportunities […] The post Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: NANS asks FG, WAEC to mandate English Language paper retake

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Federal Government to mandate the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to order a retake of the English Language paper in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by Executive Director, Administration and […] The post 2025 WASSCE: NANS asks FG, WAEC to mandate English Language paper retake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: Mandate English Language paper retake – NANS to FG, WAEC

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Federal Government to mandate the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to order a retake of the English Language paper in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by the Executive Director, Administration […] The post 2025 WASSCE: Mandate English Language paper retake – NANS to FG, WAEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Foreign Minister Advocates Collaboration Among West African States For Regional Integration

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has advocated collaboration among West African States for a greater economic and regional integration by leveraging its shared market potential and demographic advantages. The minister made the assertion during a Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos, as part of the build-up to the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), which […]

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1 week ago Tuggar tasks West Africa countries on economic development through 400m population

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has tasked West African nations to tap its population of over 400 million read more Tuggar tasks West Africa countries on economic development through 400m population

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1 week ago Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration

Tribune Online Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the imperative is clear: West Africa must transcend fragmented national pursuits and pursue greater regional integration, Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tugger urges W/Africa countries to tap over 400m population for economic development

Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has tasked West African nations to tap their population of over 400 million for read more Tugger urges W/Africa countries to tap over 400m population for economic development

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1 week ago CBT exams will eliminate malpractice, impersonation – Minister

By Gabriel Dike Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has said the introduction of Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations next year would eradicate malpractice and impersonation. Suwaiba disclosed this in Abuja while monitoring the writing of General Mathematics by 1.8 million students nationwide in the ongoing May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination […] The post CBT exams will eliminate malpractice, impersonation – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago WAEC has debunked insinuations that the English Language paper taken on May 28

By Gabriel Dike Management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked insinuations that the English Language paper taken on May 28 has been cancelled due to conduct of the exam in the night in some parts of the country. WAEC Head of National Office (HNO), Dr. Amos Dangut, told Daily Sun that the […] The post WAEC has debunked insinuations that the English Language paper taken on May 28 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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