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FG urges S’East businesses to utilize ECOWAS trade scheme

The Federal government has urged the business community in the South East to avail themselves of the opportunity presented by the Economic Community of West African States Trade Liberalization Scheme to boost the international trade of their products. The ETLS is a trade instrument established in 1979 by ECOWAS as a cornerstone for regional integration, […]

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ECOWAS conference seeks to combat lassa fever outbreak

The Economic Community of West Africa Lassa Fever International Conference began Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The four-day conference is organised by the West Africa Health Organisation. The theme of the conference is “Beyond borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to combat Lassa Fever and Emerging Infectious Diseases”. Building on the first Lassa International Conference held in […]

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ECOWAS urges strong legal framework on AI usage in W’Africa

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Ibrahima, has advocated for a robust legal framework to guide the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence across West Africa. She made the call on Monday during a delocalised session of the Parliament’s Joint Committee on Education, Science, and Digital Innovation, held in Dakar, Senegal. The meeting, themed […]

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ECOWAS laments expensive airfares in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States has raised alarm over the soaring cost of air travel within the region, describing it as the most expensive in the world and a major hindrance to regional integration. Speaking at the opening of a delocalised meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Joint Committee in Lomé on Tuesday, ECOWAS […]

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger impose 0.5% levy on ECOWAS imports
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger impose 0.5% levy on ECOWAS imports

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have implemented a 0.5% levy on imported goods from Economic Community of West African States member nations, including Nigeria. Effective immediately, the levy is intended to finance their newly formed three-state union following their collective withdrawal from ECOWAS. The three West African nations, all governed by military juntas that seized […]

ECOWAS intensifies efforts to launch single currency by 2027
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ECOWAS intensifies efforts to launch single currency by 2027

The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to introducing a single regional currency, the Eco, by 2027. This resolve was highlighted during the 11th ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting in Abuja, where financial leaders gathered to strategize on accelerating the currency’s launch to strengthen economic integration and financial stability across the region. […]

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ECOWAS finalizes $75m renewable energy facility, targets $19b rice investment

The Economic Community of West African States has finalized a $75 million framework for its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility, aiming to boost sustainable energy across the region. Additionally, the bloc has emphasized the need for improved storage, milling, and mechanization in paddy production, projecting a $19 billion investment requirement to achieve these goals. […]

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ECOWAS launches $380m electrification initiative for Nigerian schools, others

The Economic Community of West African States Commission has unveiled a significant initiative to invest $380 million aimed at electrifying public schools and health centers across 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, and Chad. This ambitious project seeks to tackle the persistent electricity access challenges faced by over 208 million people in the region, with a […]

ECOWAS launches $906,205 aid for 2022 flooded Nigerian communities
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ECOWAS launches $906,205 aid for 2022 flooded Nigerian communities

The Economic Community of West African States has begun distributing its $906,205 (N1,449,928,000) aid to Nigerian communities severely impacted by the 2022 floods. This announcement was made in a statement published on ECOWAS’s website on Friday, August 2, 2024. The aid distribution was officially launched in Adamawa State, marking a significant step in ECOWAS’s commitment […]

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African leaders must prioritise attracting investment to ECOWAS – Okonjo-Iweala

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on African leaders to attract investment, particularly in energy development, youth employment through agriculture and renewable energy, and infrastructural advancement. This was disclosed by Okonjo-Iweala at the Economic Community of West African States Investment Forum 2024, organised by the ECOWAS Bank for Investment […]

UBA vows to draw capital to ECOWAS mining industry
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UBA vows to draw capital to ECOWAS mining industry

The Economic Community of West African States and United Bank for Africa Plc have committed to collaborating on projects that would bring in capital and foster sustainable growth for the mining and oil industries in the subregion. According to The PUNCH, the promise was made at the recently finished fourth ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum, […]

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EU delegation to embark on four-day visit to Nigeria

By Alex Omenye   The delegates from the Council of European Union’s Africa Working Group have initiated a four-day visit to Nigeria, landing in Abuja. Scheduled from 26th to 29th February 2024, their agenda encompasses discussions with Nigerian officials, governmental bodies, civil society organizations, and representatives from regional, international, and private sectors in both Abuja […]

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