Tag: ECOWAS
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Again, Nigeria warns against adoption of ECOWAS’ currency integration proposal by 2020
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday again warned member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against adopting the proposed currency integration in the sub-region by 2020. Recall that the body had earlier proposed the adoption of a single currency across member states for easy trade by 2020. Represented by Godwin Emefiele,…
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How Nigeria, ECOWAS forced Yahya Jammeh out of power in The Gambia – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday explained how Nigeria and other member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) forced former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh out of power in 2017. The president also expressed regrets that ECOWAS had to use `strong-arm tactics’ to make Jammeh relinquish power to the new president.…
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ECOWAS discuss Morocco’s membership as summit opens in Abuja
The 52nd ECOWAS Heads of State and Government summit opened in Abuja on Saturday as leaders discuss Morocco’s membership of the bloc and the security situation in Guinea Bissau. Morocco had made its request to be a member of ECOWAS while Tunisia requested to be an observer country. The 51st Ordinary Session held in Monrovia,…
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[PHOTOS] Buhari welcomes Heads of State to 52nd ECOWAS summit in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday welcomed Heads of State and Government to the 52nd ECOWAS summit opened in Abuja on Saturday (today). The president is scheduled to present a welcome address at the opening of the summit followed by statements of President of the commission, Marcel de Souza. See photos below:
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ECOWAS urges member states to strengthen efforts to secure migrant routes
ECOWAS has urged member states to support the Nigerien Government in its efforts to address the challenges of irregular migration in the sub-region. The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission stated this in a document on ECOWAS initiatives to combat trafficking in persons. The document was presented by ECOWAS Commissioner, Social…
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Just in: Buhari arrives in Niger ECOWAS Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Niger to attend a meeting on common currency for the West African sub-region. The President left Nigeria early hours of Tuesday for Niamey, Republic of Niger, to participate in a meeting on common currency for the West African sub-region. Details later…
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Nigeria should oppose Morocco’s bid to join ECOWAS – CSO
The Centre of Democracy Development, CDD, has urged Nigeria to rise up to the occasion and ensure that the application of Morocco to join the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is rejected. The Director of CDD, Idayat Hassan, made the call on Thursday at the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Morocco’s application to the…
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Nigeria to repatriate 18 ECOWAS citizens
Eighteen illegal immigrants arrested by officers of Nigeria Immigration Service, Ogun Command, at Akonu village, Bode Olude area, will soon be repatriated to their countries of origin. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Olaniyi Mobolaji, made the announcement on Sunday in Abeokuta in a statement issued to newsmen. He said that 10 of the…
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Adopt common currency to boost trade, Obasanjo charges ECOWAS
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday called on the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to agree on common currency to boost the regional trade. Obasanjo made call at the ongoing 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Kigali. He spoke on: Can Regional Economic Communities Work…
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When the goat claims same paternity with the sheep – Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. Morocco, the North African kingdom is noted for its tantrums, rascality and general disregard for human rights, international norms and conventions. An attempt by sister African countries like Nigeria to convince the kingdom to respect the independence of its smaller neigbour, Western Sahara led to Morocco storming out of the African Union…