Three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their decision to break away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with immediate effect. These countries are currently led by militaries that seized power from civilian leaders. “After 49 years, the valiant peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger regretfully and with […] The post ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has responded to the withdrawal of three member states – Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Commission. A joint statement from the military rulers of these member states on Sunday, January 28 said, “after 49 years of existence, the valiant people of Burkina, Mali and Niger […] The post We are yet
Military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced their withdrawal from the ECOWAS bloc. A joint statement from the military rulers issued on Sunday, January 28 said, “after 49 years of existence, the valiant people of Burkina, Mali and Niger note with much regret, bitterness and great disappointment that their Organization has moved […] The post Military
In Africa, it is estimated that small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up approximately 90% of all businesses and contribute to over two-thirds of employment opportunities. These enterprises are also becoming hubs of innovation. This upward trajectory underscores the vast potential of MSMEs to drive Africa’s socio-economic growth and actualize the goals of the Africa […] The post
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
2023 was marked by many headlines in the entertainment industry. From Mona4Reall’s alleged involvement in a romance scam to Afua Asantewaa’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. let’s take a retrospective look at some of the major stories that rocked the showbiz scene in the year. 1.Sarkodie buys Akwaboah’s […] The post 2023
The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has rejected a request to order the transfer of a Nigerian convicted of fraud in the United States to complete his jail time in Nigeria. The court, in a judgement delivered on Thursday, said it lacked jurisdiction to grant Richard Ugbah’s request. Mr Ughah had told the court he had […] The post ECOWAS Court rejects US prisoner’s request
The President of the ECOWAS Federation of Chambers of Mines (EFEDCOM) of West Africa, Mr. Adam Soro, has urged member countries to tailor local content legislations to meet regional industrialization objectives. According to President Soro, this will provide the critical mass needed to attract investments to support the production of inputs used in the mining […] The post EFEDCOM
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) leaders met for a summit in Nigeria’s capital Abuja with the region in crisis after coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Niger since 2020 and two attempted coups elsewhere in recent weeks. At Sunday’s summit, Ecowas decided to set up a committee of leaders from Togo, Sierra […] The post ECOWAS set conditions for lifting Niger
This article examines the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Brown Card Scheme in promoting economic integration, facilitating development, and eradicating poverty in the West African sub-region. It explores the scheme’s impact beyond its primary insurance sector, extending into broader community and financial ecosystems, and particularly focusing on integrating the mass […] The post
The 64th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Heads of State and Government is holding in Abuja, Nigeria. The session, to be chaired by President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, is attended by Heads of State and Government in the 15-member block. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that countries […] The post Abuja hosts 64th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS meeting
The Australian-Ghanaian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AGCCI) has been officially launched, with a pledge to deepen trade ties between the two countries. Serving as a bilateral chamber and support organisation, the AGCCI said it is committed to creating a platform that facilitates and strengthens trade and investments by identifying both existing and potential opportunities […] The post
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