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ECOWAS Approves N8 billion for Lagos-Abidjan Highway
April 19, 2022
The heads of states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday approved $50 million (N8 billion) as contributory fund towards the feasibility studies and design of the six lanes of Lagos-Abidjan highway project. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the approval came following a meeting of the ECOWAS ministers … Continue reading ECOWAS Approves N8 billion for Lagos-Abidjan Highway
Security at the fore, as the African Union Summit Opens
April 19, 2022
Just a week ago, leaders from the West African bloc – ECOWAS – gathered in Abidjan, for a meeting on the ongoing combat in Mali, involving French and African forces, pushing back insurgents from their strong hold in Northern Mali. The meeting fostered support for the fighting there, sought for more International and African support, … Continue reading Security at the fore, as the African Union Summit Opens