ECOWAS: Effective Dispute Resolution Key to AfCFTA’s Success
ECOWAS highlighted the importance of peace, dispute resolution in facilitating the African Continental Free Trade Area’s success across West Africa.
ECOWAS highlighted the importance of peace, dispute resolution in facilitating the African Continental Free Trade Area’s success across West Africa.
The Senate has passed the South-South Development Commission bill for second reading, months after initially opposing it.
NIgeria’s FG has clarified 52.48% of road projects under the Tinubu administration are in the North, dismissing claims of favouritism.
AfDB plans to boost agricultural output by 120m tons, lift 130m people out of poverty through advanced technologies and investments.
President Tinubu has emphasised Nigeria’s pivotal role in securing the Sahel region, stressing national and regional benefits of improved security.
Nigeria aims to hit 4 million barrels of oil production per day by 2030, hoping to attract $5-10bn in investments.
Claudia Sheinbaum, inaugurated this week as Mexico’s first female president, announced a series of reforms aimed at advancing women’s rights amid the country’s high rates of gender violence. On her
Justice Evelyn Maha has described VIO’s actions as “oppressive, wrongful, and unlawful,” and issued a restraining order against them.
COAS Musa said military contractors are not an option against Boko Haram, advocating for funds to equip the Nigerian military instead.
President Tinubu has submitted four tax reform bills to the House of Representatives, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal framework.
General Christopher Musa says a review of dismissed officer Ogunleye is possible, but he believes the outcome will remain unchanged.
The UN’s CERF has released $5 million to scale up flood response in Borno, Bauchi, and Sokoto, Nigeria’s hardest-hit states.
The Senate has summoned Works Minister Dave Umahi to explain delays in completing the Oyo-Ogbomoso federal highway project.
The House of Representatives has rejected the “surbodinate” CFR award conferred on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, emphasising the need for legislative equality.
Minister Uzoka-Anite has urged governments, development partners, and private sectors to create financial systems that support MSMEs in Nigeria.
Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Tinubu to hire military contractors to eliminate Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled fiscal incentives and VAT exemptions to revitalise the country’s upstream and downstream oil sectors.
NEDC plans to introduce electric vehicles in Northeast Nigeria in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to promote cleaner energy.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has announced that she will release her first novel in ten years, “Dream Count,” on March 3, 2025.
Germany has announced a further €24 million to support flood-affected communities in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin.
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