Abuja: President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has announced that the regional bloc needs approximately $2.61 billion to operationalise its proposed 5,000-strong ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF). Touray revealed this during a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Finance and Defence in Abuja, aimed at finalising the modalities for mobilising funds to activate the […]
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Nigeria International Lighting Expo 2025 to Spotlight Low-Carbon Technology in Lagos
Lagos: The Nigeria International Lighting Expo (NILE) 2025 is set to illuminate Lagos with its focus on low-carbon technology from September 17 to September 19. The event will be held at the Landmark Centre, showcasing advanced lighting solutions aligned with Nigeria’s energy transition goals. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the expo is organized by […]
ECOWAS Court Protocol Validation to Enhance Justice Delivery: President
Banjul: President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Ricardo Gon§alves, has announced that the validation of the court’s Harmonised Protocol will strengthen its capacity to effectively fulfill its regional justice delivery mandate. This announcement took place at a meeting of ECOWAS ministers of justice in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, where the focus was […]
Japan Affirms Afreximbank’s A- Rating, Stable Outlook
Tokyo: The Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has affirmed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook. In a statement on Thursday, Afreximbank mentioned that the rating reflects JCR’s positive assessment of the Bank’s strategic positioning, resilient capital base, consistent profitability, liquidity management, and risk framework. According to News […]
NAN Correspondent Wins ‘Outstanding Community Journalist’ Award in Lagos
Lagos: A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent, Mr. Rasak Raji, has won an Outstanding Community Relations Journalist of the Year award in Lagos. Raji, who serves as the Badagry District Correspondent for NAN, received this honor from the Conference of 57 Chief Press Secretaries of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of […]