30 h. ago West African ministers move to end dependence on foreign vaccines

West African governments have announced sweeping new commitments to reduce the region’s reliance on foreign donors for

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3 d. ago Guinea Bissau’s coup more painful than my 2015 election loss — Jonathan

Jonathan, who travelled to Guinea Bissau as part of the West African Elders Forum to observe the presidential and parliamentary elections, was stranded in the country alongside other observers after...

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3 d. ago Alumni Association Cautions Federal Govt Over Implementation Of CBT System

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

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4 d. ago Edo Assembly Invites Obaseki, Ihenacho, Others Over Disputed Museum Project

The Edo State House of Assembly’s Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to investigate the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the Radisson Hotel has invited former Governor Godwin Obaseki and MOWAA’s director, Philip Iheanacho, for questioning. Obaseki is also expected to give insights into the funding of the Radisson Hotel. Other persons invited by the committee […]

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7 d. ago OTUWA laments West Africa’s deepening social protection crisis

•Demands urgent Just-Transition action West African labour unions have issued a strong warning about the region’s collapsing social protection systems and the urgent need for a fair, inclusive transition to greener economies, following a high-level workshop convened by the Organisation of Trade Unions of West Africa (OTUWA) in Abuja, last week. The two-day meeting, organised […]

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7 d. ago ECOWAS @50: West Africa stands at crossroads of insecurity, democratic backsliding – CORNWEST director

Timipere Felix Allison, executive director, Conflict Research Network West Africa, has called on the Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) read more ECOWAS @50: West Africa stands at crossroads of insecurity, democratic backsliding – CORNWEST director

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8 d. ago WAEC gives update on five compulsory subjects ahead of May\June 2026

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided an update on the compulsory subjects that candidates sitting for the May/June 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and subsequent editions must register for.

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8 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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9 d. ago Court Urged To Restrain Museum Promoters On Looted Artifacts

The Federal High Court has been urged to stop  promoters of the controversial Museum of West African Contemporary Culture and Arts (MOWAA) and their agents from establishing, opening or operating any museum in Benin City, Edo State. The court was asked to stop them from dealing with Benin artifacts without the consent of the Oba […]

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1 week ago CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches across country to observe a one-day nationwide prayer session next month over ‘Christian genocide’ in the West African nation. This was contained in a circular dated Thursday and signed by CAN’s general secretary, Samson Fatokun, in which the Christian body urged pastors in Nigeria to set […] The post CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Returned looted artifacts: Court urged to restrain Benin museum’s promoters

The Federal High Court has been urged to restrain the promoters of the controversial Museum of West African Contemporary Culture and Arts (MOWAA)...

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1 week ago The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Benin Bronzes, and other Matters Arising

There has been a buzz in the press and social media lately about the Museum of West African Art, which read more The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Benin Bronzes, and other Matters Arising

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1 week ago FG eyes WAPP synchronisation to deliver reliable electricity supply, deepen regional integration

The federal government has said that with West African Power Pool (WAPP), when fully synchronised, Nigeria will operate under a read more FG eyes WAPP synchronisation to deliver reliable electricity supply, deepen regional integration

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1 week ago UK urges regional cooperation to counter terrorism in West Africa, Sahel

The UK calls for stronger regional cooperation to combat the growing threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, urging African-led security initiati Read More

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1 week ago MOWAA clarifies true cost of Institute project, counters Edo govt’s claims

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has refuted claims by representatives of the Edo State Government alleging that the MOWAA Institute building cost N4.1 billion.  In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation said the figure being circulated is drawn from a September 2022 Bill of Quantities that covered only a portion of the […]

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1 week ago Association Marks International Students’ Day with Renewed Focus on Patriotism, Productivity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday marked the 2025 International Students’ Day with an elaborate celebration at the University of Abuja, drawing students from across the country and representatives of regional student bodies, including the West African Students’ Union and the All-African Students Union (AASU). This year’s global theme, “Empowering Students to […]

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2 w. ago ECOWAS Court moves to enforce ruling against Nigeria’s blasphemy laws

THE Economic Community of West African Court (ECOWAS) Court has written to the Nigerian government, urging it to enforce its read more ECOWAS Court moves to enforce ruling against Nigeria’s blasphemy laws

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2 w. ago MOWAA: Okpebholo Vows To Prosecute Anyone Involved Shady Deals

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s uncompromising commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), stressing that the state was not at war with investors but will not hesitate to prosecute any wrongdoing uncovered in the project. Okpebholo gave the […]

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2 w. ago Christianity Facing Existential Threat In Nigeria – Pentecostal Fellowship

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has said that Christianity is facing an existential threat in the country. To this end, PFN has urged US President Donald Trump to work with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on addressing insecurity in the country rather than threatening the West African nation with military action. PFN’s president, Wale […]

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2 w. ago MOWAA reaffirms respect for Benin throne, clarifies controversy around Benin bronzes

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has reaffirmed its deep respect for His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, and the revered Benin Kingdom, clarifying misconceptions about its role and collections.  In a statement issued in Benin City, the Museum emphasised its commitment to preserving and advancing West Africa’s […]

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