…territory,” and called for strengthened border security, intelligence gathering and regional cooperation to consolidate the gains already recorded. On the 2027 contest, Yuguda argued that Atiku’s proposal to bring back the subsidy “may appear attractive to citizens seeking immediate relief, but it must be examined agai…

…of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, said regional cooperation had become crucial to tackling asset recovery and financial crimes. Looking ahead, he said the commission’s priorities would include deeper prevention, faster restitution, improved investigative technology and grea…

…and immigration operations, deploy technology, protect border communities and deepen regional cooperation against terrorism and organised crime. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains open to scrutiny and should be judged by measurable outcomes in security, economic recovery, border management and citize…

…of violent crime, particularly in the North-East and North-West. Atiku said stronger regional cooperation among West African countries would be critical to addressing the security challenges. Fuel subsidy removal The ADC presidential candidate also criticised the removal of petrol subsidy by the Tinubu administration,…

…food security, humanitarian affairs, digital transformation, job creation and regional cooperation. He also chairs the National Economic Council, which brings together the governors of the 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other public officials.

…the continent to address critical issues pertaining to democracy, human rights, and regional cooperation. During the debate, the Nigerian representatives demanded that the recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa must be labeled as "xenophobia," warning that avoiding the term masks targeted discrimination.However,…

…Ewalefoh said. The development also comes weeks after the ICRC boss called for stronger regional cooperation on PPPs at the ECOWAS Infrastructure Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. At the forum, he advocated the establishment of a regional network of national PPP institutions across West Africa to strengthen technical ca…

…fostering peaceful coexistence. The President also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation, counter-terrorism, maritime security, economic integration and dialogue. He said Nigeria’s strategic position at the intersection of West Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin, the Gulf of Guinea and the wider A…

…of the AES, required renewed diplomatic engagement and innovative approaches to regional cooperation. The Permanent Secretary said participants would examine practical strategies for advancing the proposed Sahel Development Compact, particularly in regional peace and security, intelligence cooperation, trade facilitati…

…global workforce and expand South-South trade, but success would depend on stronger regional cooperation, improved competitiveness and sustained economic reforms. On his part, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, urged African nations and other emerging economies to lead the evolving global economi…

…the continent’s mineral resources were distributed across different countries, making regional cooperation essential to building commercially viable value chains. The proposed Lagos-Dakar corridor is also in line with Nigeria’s broader ambition to position itself as a regional hub for mineral processing, industrial dev…

…other stakeholders to develop practical and sustainable solutions that would strengthen regional cooperation and boost agricultural trade across West and Central Africa. The post ECOWAS orders release of detained Nigerian onion trucks appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Africa’s smallest country, it has maintained relatively strong passport mobility through regional cooperation and diplomatic engagement. Tourism remains one of the country’s biggest sources of foreign exchange, while its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) allows Gambian citizens to mov…

…one of Africa’s most important bilateral relationships, driven by trade, diplomacy and regional cooperation. However, recurring xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, have repeatedly strained relations between both countries. The violence has resulted in deaths, destruction of businesses a…

…access. Despite the deteriorating security situation, he highlighted ongoing regional cooperation, including the reopening of the Kamba border crossing between Nigeria and Niger.He also pointed to progress by the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission in implementing the 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment on…

…and develop recommendations aimed at improving laws, parliamentary oversight and regional cooperation. The conference is expected to support the establishment of a stronger network of female parliamentarians working together on legislative reforms, advocacy, and implementation of measures addressing violence against wo…

The Federal Government has called for stronger regional cooperation among African countries to bridge the continent’s digital divide, saying greater collaboration is needed to expand connectivity, strengthen cybersecurity, harmonise digital policies and build an inclusive digital economy. The Permanent Secretary of the…

…He noted that the future of Africa's energy sector depended entirely on deeper regional cooperation, integrated markets, and cross-border infrastructure.

…its Member States, development partners, and humanitarian institutions to strengthen regional cooperation, improve humanitarian coordination, and support durable solutions for displaced and vulnerable populations across Africa. Doro is expected to participate in the inaugural briefing of the Governing Board later this…

…methods. Sustained operational pressure, institutional reform, technological innovation, regional cooperation, and public vigilance remain indispensable. At the same time, our national conversation must be guided by evidence rather than pessimism alone. Democracies are strengthened when governments communicate honestly…

…authorities’ efforts to boost security and protect state institutions, urging increased regional cooperation and coordination to address cross-border security issues. The State of Qatar similarly denounced the fatal onslaught, restating its “firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the…