Tag: ECOWAS
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ECOWAS indicts security agencies for 'creating problems' in Osun poll
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said the international community and voters in Nigeria believe that security agents might have been used in creating problems for the electoral process. The Head of Political Affairs, ECOWAS, Dr Remi Ajibewa, said this when he and other ECOWAS officials visited the headquarters of the Independent…
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Buhari hands over ECOWAS border posts
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Republic of Benin counterpart, Patrice Talon will on Tuesday perform the official hand-over of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Border Posts at Seme-Krake and Neope-Akanu in Badagry. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the Lagos State Government in a statement on Sunday said all necessary arrangements to ensure hitch-free…
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2019: ECOWAS charges INEC on credible polls
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, a delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) to conduct credible, free and fair elections in Nigeria. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports General Francis Behanzin made the charge when he led an ECOWAS delegation on a courtesy visit to the…
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Nigeria pledges commitment to eradicating discrimination against women
Nigeria has assured the international community of its unalloyed commitment to the advancement of women’s rights and the eradication of violence and all forms of discriminations against women. The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to ECOWAS, Amb. Babatunde Nurudeen, stated this while making Nigeria’s presentation on ‘Advancement of Women’ to the UN General Assembly in New…
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BREAKING: Buhari emerges new ECOWAS chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday emerged the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS). This was revealed by the Chief Official photographer to the president, Bayo Omoboriowo on Tuesday via his official Instagram handle @bayoomoboriwo. President Buhari appointed Chairperson of ECOWAS A post shared by Bayo Omoboriowo (@bayoomoboriowo) on Jul 31,…
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Buhari meets Nigerian Community in Togo, discusses defection woes
President Muhammadu Buhari said Sunday night that he was not bothered about the defections in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The President made his feelings known while responding to a question during an interactive session with the Nigerian community in Togo at the Nigerian Embassy, Lome, Togo. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special…
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#CHOGM18: Buhari calls for healthier business relationship among Commonwealth nations
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in London enjoined leaders of the Commonwealth to avoid trade wars and work collectively to preserve the global trading order. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity in a statement in Abuja, said Buhari made the call when he delivered his keynote address at the Commonwealth…
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Photos: Osinbajo attends emergency ECOWAS meeting in Togo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday traveled to Lome, Togo where he is representing Nigeria at an emergency meeting of leaders of the Economic Community of West African States. According to a statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, the Vice-President is expected back in the country later…
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ECOWAS to make self-sufficiency in rice a reality by 2025 – Official
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says its rice offensive programme would make self-sufficiency in rice a reality in the sub-region by 2025. Mr Ernest Aubee, Principal Programme Officer and ECOWAS Head of Agriculture Division, made the disclosure in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. Aubee said…
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ECOWAS must run leaner, smarter organisation – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) must run a leaner and smarter organisation by cutting costs and becoming more efficient to achieve its objectives. Speaking while receiving the new President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Jean Claude Brou, at the State House, Abuja, the President also…