Enikanolaiye Urges Private Sector Partnership to Boost Industry
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has called for stronger government-private sector partnerships to transform Nigeria from a trading nation into a value-chain economy that creates jobs and boosts local production. Enikanolaiye made the call during a high-level panel at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), themed […]
Nigeria Leads ECOWAS Push to Restore Ties with Sahel States
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has joined renewed diplomatic efforts to rebuild ties between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as regional leaders seek a common framework for cooperation following the withdrawal of three Sahel countries from the bloc. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador […]
NILDS to launch French Club to sustain staff language skills
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is to establish a French Club to help staff sustain the language skills they acquired during a three-month training programme. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, announced the initiative at the closing ceremony of the first phase of the programme in Abuja. He explained […]
Nigeria Denies ECOWAS Backing for Failed Niger Coup Attempt
By Zainab Bakare The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to a series of false and mischievous claims circulating on social media, suggesting that the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic had the backing of ECOWAS and, by implication, the endorsement of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Federal Government […]
Barau Urges Hausa Youth to Preserve Culture
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has urged Hausa youths in Ghana and across Africa to take an active role in preserving, promoting and modernising the Hausa language and cultural heritage. Barau made the call in Accra, Ghana, where he attended the 2026 World Hausa Day celebration organised by Hausa […]
ECOWAS Chief Praises Tinubu’s Role in Regional Stability
By Oluwakemi Kindness Outgoing President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu-Touray, has credited President Bola Tinubu with helping to reduce tensions across West Africa, describing the Nigerian leader as a key figure in promoting regional stability and integration. Touray made the remarks after a farewell meeting with President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, ahead […]
Defence Minister Seeks ECOWAS-AES Security Alliance
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called for a stronger security alliance between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to tackle terrorism and cross-border crime. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), made the call in Cotonou, Benin Republic, during a three-day working visit focused on […]
Money Barrier Keeps West African Women Out of Politics
By Oluwakemi Kindness Women across West Africa are facing financial barriers that make it difficult for them to compete for elective positions, with stakeholders calling for dedicated funding to give female aspirants a fairer chance in politics. Following this, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has proposed the establishment of a women’s political endowment fund […]
President Faye Emerges ECOWAS Chairman
By Zainab Bakare President Bassirou Faye of the Republic of Senegal has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Faye’s election was announced at the conclusion of the ECOWAS Summit, which took place on Sunday where regional leaders unanimously […]
Senate, Youth Leaders Hold Talks on Xenophobia Ultimatum
By Chinedu Echianu The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations has opened talks with the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) over the group’s July 31 ultimatum calling on South Africans to leave Nigeria in response to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The meeting, held […]