Business
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports to ECOWAS Hit 663m Metric Tonnes in H1 2025
Nigeria exported 663m metric tonnes to ECOWAS in H1 2025, boosting its role in regional trade under AfCFTA.
11 August 2025
Ecowas
Breaking News
Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership to Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio
President Tinubu steps down as ECOWAS Chair, hands leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Bio, who vows reform and unity amid West Africa’s security and democratic challenges.
23 June 2025
Business
Military Juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Impose 0.5% Import Duty on ECOWAS Nations
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have imposed a 0.5% import duty on Nigeria and other ECOWAS nations to fund their newly formed Alliance
31 March 2025
Breaking News
Fuel Crisis: Niger Republic Seeks Nigeria’s Help Despite Politcal Tensions
Niger Republic has turned to Nigeria for assistance, securing 300 petrol trucks despite recent diplomatic tensions.
16 March 2025
Business
ECOWAS Moves Closer to Introducing Eco Single Currency by 2027
ECOWAS is set to introduce the Eco single currency by 2027 to boost economic integration and financial stability across West Africa.
4 March 2025
Breaking News
ECOWAS Approves Withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
ECOWAS formalizes the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, effective January 2025, with transitional efforts to foster dialogue and regional stability.
16 December 2024
Business
ECOWAS to Abandon Single Currency Plan
ECOWAS is considering abandoning its single currency plan, the implications for member states, and how this decision could impact economic integration in West Africa.
4 September 2024
Politics
President Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS chairman
He was re-elected during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government, held in the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria.
11 July 2024
Business
ECOWAS Set to introduce “Eco,” a unified currency
Central Bank Governors from the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are finalizing plans to launch a single currency to be known as Eco.
8 July 2024
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