Archives Tag: ECOWAS

Opportunities

Apply For the ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Apply For the ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program

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Opportunities

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) Recruitment Program

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) Recruitment Program

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Health

ECOWAS Donates Food Items Worth Four Million Dollars To Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading ECOWAS Donates Food Items Worth Four Million Dollars To Nigeria

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BUSINESS

LCCI Stakeholders Forum to Discuss the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading LCCI Stakeholders Forum to Discuss the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme

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Events

Food & Beverage West Africa – The Premier Exhibition Dedicated To West Africa’s Food and Beverage Industry

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Food & Beverage West Africa – The Premier Exhibition Dedicated To West Africa’s Food and Beverage Industry

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Politics

Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Events Press Release

The 4th Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2018 Is Here

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading The 4th Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2018 Is Here

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Discover Nigeria

5 Interesting Things to Know About Abuja

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading 5 Interesting Things to Know About Abuja

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Events Fashion

ECOWAS Set to Mark 40th Anniversary with ECOWAS Fashion Week

April 19, 2022

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: … Continue reading ECOWAS Set to Mark 40th Anniversary with ECOWAS Fashion Week

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International

Senegal Removes Visa Fees For All Nationalities From May 1st

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Senegal Removes Visa Fees For All Nationalities From May 1st

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Uncategorized

Nigeria’s non-oil Exports to ECOWAS Markets Rise to $375m

April 19, 2022

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% … Continue reading Nigeria’s non-oil Exports to ECOWAS Markets Rise to $375m

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ECONOMY International News Transport

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

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International News

EU Appoints New Ambassador to Nigeria, ECOWAS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading EU Appoints New Ambassador to Nigeria, ECOWAS

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ECONOMY News

United States President Invites President Jonathan for Talks

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading United States President Invites President Jonathan for Talks

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Discover Nigeria

DISCOVER NIGERIA: May in Nigeria’s History

April 19, 2022

Welcome to the month of May. May in Nigeria’s history is relatively packed with achievements and landmark events. But for the demise of President Yar’ Adua in 2010, May is the month in which Nigeria celebrates. Nigeria celebrates its workers and its still nascent democracy on the 1st and 29th respectively. Below are 7 significant … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: May in Nigeria’s History

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