Tinubu welcomes signing of 8 financing agreements between Nigeria and the EU
Oct 20, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has called for the strengthening of cross-sectoral partnership between Nigeria and the European Union (EU) based on the principles of democracy, rule of law,…
South-East Group Lauds Tinubu For Appointing Agbasi As FERMA MD
October 19, 2023 A group under the aegis of Eastern Mandate forum EMF has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Anambra-born Chukwuemeka Agbasi as the 9th substantive Managing Director…
Germany pledges support of $86 million to ECOWAS
September 29, 2023 Germany’s Development Ministry on Friday pledged 81 million euros ($85.9 million) in support for the West African Economic Community (ECOWAS) for peacebuilding and economic development. “Solutions to…
Traders association begin construction of milk production factory in Abuja
Sept. 22, 2023 The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), on Friday performed the ground breaking of its milk production factory in Giri, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital…
Guinea junta leader denounces Western democracy amid wave of coups
September 22, 2023 Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that the Western model of democracy does not work for Africa, as evidenced by a…
Africa leadership disorder: A diagnosis, by Ken Ugbechie
I wager that this is the best time for the best neurosurgeons from around the world to gather in Africa to do a check on the leaders of African…
Niger junta ends military accord with Benin amid regional standoff
September 13, 2023 The junta in Niger on Tuesday said it would end a military pact with neighbouring Benin, accusing it of authorising the deployment of troops on its territory…
Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Niger inaugurate ‘Op Safe Domain II’ against maritime crimes
Sept. 12, 2023 Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo and Niger Republic have inaugurated “Operation Safe Domain II” as a collaborative effort toward eradicating piracy and maritime crimes within their maritime domain…
Elders’ forum lists ways to end coups in Africa
West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has urged African leaders to put citizens’ welfare, peace, and security at the centre of governance, to consolidate democracy in the region. Participants at…
Italy fears military solution to Niger crisis could foment migration
August 31, 2023 A military solution to the coup in Niger would be a “disaster” that could trigger a new migration crisis, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday….