ECOWAS 2026 Graduate Immersion Initiative for Young Professionals
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Graduate Immersion Initiative for 2026 is currently accepting applications. Read more about Opportunities This initiative is designed to facilitate hands-on professional experience, deepen understanding of regional challenges, and enhance youth involvement in ECOWAS program execution. The program represents a strategic commitment to fostering regional unity and […]
ECOWAS Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP)
Do you operate a thriving enterprise outside the solar sector and wish to discover solar energy market prospects? ROGEAP is ready to support your transition into the off-grid solar industry! The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), executed by ECOWAS and the West African Development Bank (BOAD) with financial backing from the World Bank, Clean […]
Apply For the ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program
The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the 2025 edition of its Immersion Internship program. Read more about opportunities The Immersion Internship program is part of the commission’s efforts to integrate young graduates from ECOWAS member states into its operationalization by exposing them to the modus operandi of the organization and […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) Recruitment Program
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is recruiting young people from universities in the West African sub-region and the diaspora, as part of its young graduates program. the EBID is the financial arm of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it is targeted at high-level graduates who are under 30 […]
ECOWAS Donates Food Items Worth Four Million Dollars To Nigeria
In a bid to alleviate the pains and sufferings associated with the coronavirus pandemic, West Africa’s leading economic body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has donated food items which is worth four million dollars to four of its member states, inclusive of the most populous black nation, Nigeria. This information was […]
LCCI Stakeholders Forum to Discuss the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be holding a stakeholders’ forum on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ELTS). Organizers say the session, slated to take place this August, will lay bare the opportunities that exist with the program and discuss how more Nigerian businesses […]
Food & Beverage West Africa – The Premier Exhibition Dedicated To West Africa’s Food and Beverage Industry
The new international trade show will take place at the Landmark Centre in Lagos from June 18-20 2019 Nigeria’s food and drink retailers will have the opportunity to connect with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers at a new globally-recognised business exhibition next year. Food & Beverage West Africa, a free-to-attend three-day trade event, will provide a […]
Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region
President Muhammad Buhari comes up often as a man whose legend looms larger than it actually is; one often judged for his days as a military dictator and for his infamous role in the Abacha junta inaccurately positioned in the context of the modern demands of a democracy. The momentum the 2015 elections gained altered […]
The 4th Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2018 Is Here
The 4th agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2018 presents more innovations than ever before, with a record number of 140+ exhibitors (+30%) from 21 countries and 10 official national pavilions. Nigeria’s 4th International Trade Show on Agriculture, Food, Plastics, Printing and Packaging – agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria – is continuing its success story. Taking place on […]
5 Interesting Things to Know About Abuja
Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is the headquarters of many organisations and establishments in Nigeria, the city can also be regarded as the city of power as it serves as the location for the Presidency, House of Assembly and the military base. Abuja is one of the most beautiful cities in […]
ECOWAS Set to Mark 40th Anniversary with ECOWAS Fashion Week
The Economic Community of West African States is set to celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a fashion week from 28th to 30th August 2015 at the world-class Dreambeach Hotel, Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The event has been tagged “ECOWAS Fashion Week”. According to the organisers of the event, the objectives of this fashion week are: […]
Senegal Removes Visa Fees For All Nationalities From May 1st
The Senegalese government have announced the abolishment of visa fees for individuals from all countries of the world. This new development will commence from 1st May, 2015. Senegal is a French-speaking West African country and its capital is the city of Dakar. The country is a fellow member of the Economic Community of West African […]
Nigeria’s non-oil Exports to ECOWAS Markets Rise to $375m
Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification has caused such a boost in its non-oil exports to fifteen member-states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that by the end of 2013, it moved from $312.477 million and $276.53 million as recorded in 2012 and 2011 respectively to $375.338 million. The boost shows a 20% […]
ECOWAS Approves N8 billion for Lagos-Abidjan Highway
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 […]
EU Appoints New Ambassador to Nigeria, ECOWAS
The European Union has announced the appointment of Michel Arrion as its new ambassador/head of delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States. Arrion, who has served in Rwanda, Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire, replaces David MacRae, who recently completed a duty tour in Nigeria. Arrion has presented his letter of credence to […]
United States President Invites President Jonathan for Talks
The United States President, Barack Obama has invited President Goodluck Jonathan for talks in Washington, according to a letter delivered by Wendy Sherman, United States Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs and the lead representative of the United States to the US/Nigeria Bi-National commission meeting. According to the Under-Secretary of State, President Obama is inviting […]