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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Exit ECOWAS Amid Regional Uncertainty

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the Economic…

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ECOWAS Looks To Implement Free Movement Across Region

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is looking to push…

President Tinubu Signs ₦70K Minimum Wage Bill into Law
Military Coups, Corrupt Civilian Governments Are Wrong: Full Text of Bola Tinubu’s Address at UN General Assembly

Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, On behalf…

Coups in Africa
Why There Has Been a Spate of Coups in Africa. Political Expert Tells Neusroom

Democracy in Africa, it appears, is at a critical crossroads, with a disconcerting surge in…

Nasir El-rufai
Nasir El-Rufai: Why ECOWAS planned military intervention in Niger is war against northern Nigeria

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, declared in…

General Abdourahmane Tchiani
General Tchiani: From averting coup in 2021 to ousting sitting president: Here’s what we know about Niger military leader

It’s been 21 days since General Abdourahmane Tchiani seized power from President Mohamed Bazoum in…

We Came With Nothing, We Leave With Nothing: Obi Prays for Blackmailers
How ECOWAS can resolve Niger crisis – By Peter Obi

Recent developments in the neighbouring Niger Republic have become the subject of international attention. For…

President Tinubu Signs ₦70K Minimum Wage Bill into Law
Full Speech: Why we must continue to prioritise diplomatic negotiations with Niger coup leaders – By Bola Tinubu

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Your Excellency, the President of the ECOWAS Commission;…

Niger Coup
Niger Coup: 10 times Nigerian army has played ‘Big Brother’ role to quell unrest in Africa

Often regarded as the nation with one of Africa’s strongest military forces and the fifth-largest…

President Tinubu Signs ₦70K Minimum Wage Bill into Law
‘Niger Coup’: I will not tolerate undemocratic acts within ECOWAS region – By President Bola Tinubu

Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country’s…

All the countries Nigerians can travel to without a visa

The only requirements are just a valid passport, a valid health certificate, proof of sufficient funds and a valid return ticket.

Nigerian Visa Entry Requirements For Foreigners

Citizens of ECOWAS member countries under the agreement of free movement require no visa to enter Nigeria.

FG Sets January 12 As Deadline For Deporting All Illegal Immigrants

Concerned foreigners in the notice also include ECOWAS nationals who do not have appropriate documents.

Nigerian borders will remain closed till January 31, 2020

Some stakeholders are worried that the extension of the border closure will continue to hurt businesses.

“I pledge to deliver on peace, security, and good governance” – Buhari on ECOWAS Chairmanship role

President Muhammadu Buhari has been elected the new Chairman of ECOWAS.

In Photos: How Gambians celebrated the end of Yahya Jammeh with new President

Youths, elderly, women, men and children were ecstatic and couldn’t hide their joy as they sang the new president’s praises.

Gambia Impasse: Yahya Jammeh to join runaway African leaders, will leave Banjul today

Jammeh has finally accepted to leave Banjul.

Breaking: Yahya Jammeh agrees to leave The Gambia

Embattled “former” President of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh has reportedly agreed to vacate his seat of power and leave the country.