Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.

Today marks the expiration of the six-month grace period the Economic Community of West African States gave

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have dismissed the opposition merger plan, insisting that the political parties are weak.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially severed ties with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a

The EU plans to improve the structure of its economic relations with Nigeria and remove obstacles that hinder investment and trade.

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia

Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens, goods and services from the three former member-states are to continue to be treated according to ECOWAS protocols and policies.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year of diplomatic tension.

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has come under intense scrutiny from the Bauchi State Government for his recent criticism of Governor Bala Mohammed.

The exit of military-led Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) is seen to hurt

But for us in Nigeria, we cannot shut our border because that ECOWAS policy is still in existence. So, the hoodlums are taking advantage of the policy to cross over into Nigeria. They can even ...