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ECOWAS Moves to Establish Regional Open Data Framework to Strengthen Digital Governance

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a major step toward improving ...

  • 20 hours ago
  • Art and Design

Youth in Oil-Rich Congo Struggle With Poverty, Seek Economic Change

  Despite being one of Africa’s major oil producers, the Republic of the Congo continues ...

  • 13 March 2026
  • Africa

Middle East Crisis Threatens Shipping Routes to Nigeria, Raises Inflation Concerns

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Business

Global Stakeholders to Drive West Africa’s Green Transition at WACEE 2026

Policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from across the region and beyond are set to gather ...

  • 11 March 2026
  • Business

Ford Foundation Partners Push Climate Justice Solutions Across West Africa

Grantee organisations supported by the Ford Foundation across West Africa are developing new strategies to ...

  • 9 March 2026
  • Business

Oando Wins Workplace Inclusion Award at West Africa IMT Summit

Oando PLC has been recognised for its commitment to workplace inclusion after winning the Equality, ...

  • 9 March 2026
  • Award

ECOWAS Parliament Partners Private Sector to Boost Trade, Regional Integration

The ECOWAS Parliament has partnered with private sector organisations to strengthen regional trade, investment and ...

  • 6 March 2026
  • Business

Trade, Innovation Key to West Africa’s Economic Future — ECOWAS Parliament

The ECOWAS Parliament has said trade and innovation will play a decisive role in shaping ...

  • 6 March 2026
  • Business

Anawar Builds Next-Generation Conglomerate to Drive Economic Growth in West Africa

Entrepreneur Abdoulaye Arouna Anawar is charting a new path for conglomerate development in West Africa, ...

  • 5 March 2026
  • Business

Policy Over Profit: Why Billions in ‘Available Capital’ Are Dodging West African Factories

LAGOS – The money is there, but the “handshake” is missing. That was the resounding ...

  • 4 March 2026
  • Business
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