Abuja: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated the need for strategic dialogue that delivers more meaningful outcomes for ECOWAS Member States and their citizens. Tuggar, who is the host minister and Chairperson of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, disclosed this during the two-day 94th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of […]
Month: June 2025
Oyo State Agribusiness Secures $170 Million Investment Boost
Ibadan: Agribusiness has attracted a significant $170 million investment into Oyo State, as revealed by the Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye. This announcement was made during the maiden edition of an inter-ministerial news briefing on government activities over the past two years, held at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, […]
IMF Acknowledges Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability
Harare: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the macroeconomic stability in Zimbabwe, noting that disciplined policies have been instrumental in stabilizing the local Zimbabwean dollar and reducing inflation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the IMF issued a statement following a two-week mission to Zimbabwe. The statement highlighted the country’s economic recovery this year, […]
ECOWAS and Sahel States Unite to Tackle Terrorism and Extremism
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced an agreement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to collectively address terrorism and violent extremism in the region. This was revealed by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, during the 94th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in Abuja. […]
COAS Commends 542 Retiring Military Personnel for Their Service
Lagos: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday hailed the sacrifices and efforts of 542 military personnel who retired from active service. Oluyede made the commendation at the passing out event of Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) Course 1/2025 in Lagos. He was represented by the Commander, Training and Doctrine […]