ECOWAS leaders have set plans in motion to create the regional single currency, ‘the Eco’, aimed at deepening regional economic integration among member states. At the opening ceremony of the 11th meeting of the Convergence Council, held on Monday in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Adebayo Olawale Edun, firmly…
eThe United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF has issued an urgent call for action as reports of sexual violence against children in Sudan continue to rise. The humanitarian organization warns that the country’s ongoing conflict has placed millions of children at risk, with cases of abuse and sexual exploitation becoming increasingly common, even among…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 59-year-old international drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, after evading law enforcement for 17 years. The suspect, linked to a vast drug trafficking network, was arrested with illicit drugs worth over ₦1.4 billion. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive…
Burkina Faso’s Transitional President, Ibrahim Traoré, will be honored as ‘Grand Commander of Peace’ (GCOP) at the 14th Pan-African Leaders Symposium and Honours (PALESH) Awards. The prestigious event, organized by the United Nations Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), recognizes President Traoré’s outstanding leadership, commitment to nation-building, and transformative governance in Burkina Faso. The selection process…
Gabon’s Transitional President, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming April 12 presidential election. Speaking at the City of Democracy on Monday, March 3, the leader, who took power in a coup d’état on August 30, 2023, emphasized his commitment to continuing the “renaissance” of Gabon initiated under his…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has wrapped up a two-day technical workshop in Banjul, The Gambia, focused on validating the optimal route for the ambitious Praia-Dakar-Abidjan highway. The 3,164-kilometer supranational corridor will also feature a 600-kilometer maritime link. The project will connect Cape Verde, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for attempting to smuggle 120 wraps of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement, said the suspect was intercepted on February 25, 2025, while boarding Egypt…
Ghana will today host top policymakers, economic experts, and industry leaders to address the country’s pressing economic challenges. Key thematic areas will dominate discussions at the highly anticipated 2025 National Economic Dialogue, which kicks off today at the Accra International Conference Centre. The discussions will focus on macroeconomic stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, structural reforms,…
The Sierra Leone vs. Guinea-Bissau match, part of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers, has been moved to Liberia. The game will take place on March 20 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, with a scheduled kick-off time of 4 p.m., due to Guinea-Bissau’s home stadium being unavailable. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has…
Nigerian authorities have warned the public about a fraudulent social media campaign claiming to offer donations on behalf of General Abdourahamane Tiani. In a statement released on Monday, the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) of Niger denied any involvement with the campaign. The document, signed by the Minister Director of the…
