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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Officials validate Regional Instruments to promote Trade and Investment

The ECOWAS Trade Official meeting was attended by senior Trade Officials from the Ministry responsible for Trade in the Member States and representatives of the ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions

The ECOWAS Commission organized a Regional Meeting of Trade Officials in Abuja, Nigeria from the 28th to the 29th of November 2023 with the overall objective of considering to key trade issues to boost intra-regional trade, as well as West Africa’s participation in international trade. Welcoming the officials to the…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Reviews Training Policy for its Standby Force

A review workshop on the draft training policy of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) begins on the 30th of November, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reviewing the training Policy for its stand by Force in order to strengthen peace support operations. To this end, a review workshop on the draft training policy of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) begins on the 30th of…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Resource-rich Africa has no excuse to remain poor, says African Development Bank president

“Our governments must realise their responsibility to lift people out of poverty and into wealth as quickly as possible; It is doable”—Adesina

With $6.2 trillion worth of natural resources, 65 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor, African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (http://www.AfDB.org) said on Tuesday. He said the continent must look inward urgently to solve its many challenges…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Sends High-Level Delegation to Sierra Leone following the Disturbance in the Country

The group conveyed a message of solidarity from the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu

A High-level delegation from ECOWAS Commission and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has visited Freetown, Sierra Leone following a plot by certain individuals to acquire arms and disturb the peace and constitutional order in the country. The delegation which met with President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra…

Rural Electrification Agency

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Rural Electrification Agency (REA) deploys over 100 mini-grids for inclusive development in Nigeria in 3 years

Set to take the stage at COP28 in Dubai to share lessons, unlock additional impact finance

Under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) (https://REA.gov.ng/) of Nigeria is set to play a key role at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on…

Dambe Warriors League

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Dambe Warriors League (DWL) SuperFight 01 Amazes Largest Crowd Ever as Season 02 Launch is Announced

The inaugural season of DWL has been extraordinary, featuring action-packed events held in venues in Kano, Abuja, and Lagos, each filled to capacity and constrained only by the seats available

This past Sunday, November 26th, 2023, marked the conclusion of Season 01 of the Dambe Warriors League (https://DambeWarriors.com) with the biggest spectacle in the history of the centuries-old sport. The inaugural season climaxed with SuperFight 01, held at the Kano Pillars Stadium, which was transformed into the largest Dambe arena…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission strategizes on effective Economic Community of West Africa Agricultural Policy (ECOWAP) monitoring and evaluation

The workshop was inaugurated by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of the Republic of Nigeria

ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with regional experts and member states, commenced a pivotal Regional Workshop aimed at developing strategic action plans for the effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the ECOWAP programme. Hosted at the Newton Park Annex Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria, the workshop which runs from November 27 to…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Islamic Development Bank Institute Joins Forces with Nigerian Exchange Limited to Boost Islamic Capital Markets in Nigeria

The workshop was held on 21 November 2023 and attracted 90 participants from across the Nigerian economic and financial sector

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDB Institute) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) joined forces with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to deliver an influential Islamic capital markets capacity-building workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized under the theme “Economic Growth and Business Development Opportunities through the Islamic Capital Markets”, the workshop aimed to contribute to deepening…

Radisson Hotel Group

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Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with Edo State Government (EDSG), further expands its portfolio in Nigeria with its debut in Benin City, Edo State

The hotel’s array of Scandinavian inspired accommodation will range from contemporary standard rooms to expansive executive suites, including a presidential suite

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com), in partnership with the Edo State Government, is proud to announce its progressed expansion in Nigeria with the signing of Radisson Hotel Benin City. The 169-room hotel, scheduled to open within the next 12 months is the Group’s 12th hotel in Nigeria and officially marks their…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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President Touray meets Africarice Director-General, promised support for improved rice production in the region

The commitment was made during a visit by Dr. Baboucarr Manneh, the Director-General of AfricaRice, to the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria on November 24, 2023

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has expressed his commitment to providing support for AfricaRice, a prominent pan-African research Centre dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of rice farmers in Africa. The commitment was made during a visit by Dr.…