Tag: ECOWAS
ECOWAS finally announces Single Currency launch: What it means for Nigeria and the Naira
Conversations about a common West African currency have returned with fresh momentum after years of repeated delays, missed…
BREAKING: Senegal President Faye emerges new ECOWAS chairman
President Diomaye Faye of Senegal has been elected chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
May 28: Today in Nigeria history, ECOWAS was established by a treaty in Lagos
On this day, May 28 in 1975, the Heads of State and Government of fifteen West African Countries…
2026 ECOWAS Recruitment: Apply Now For Various Positions
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that it has begun recruitment for various employment…
Is Nigeria Scrapping the Naira for ‘Eco Currency’ in 2027?
In recent months, social media platforms and messaging groups have been flooded with claims that Nigeria will abandon…
BREAKDOWN: Is President Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin Republic lawful without senate consent?
Nigeria’s decision to deploy military assets to the Republic of Benin has reignited debate over presidential powers and…
EXAMINATION: Terrorism financing — can lawmakers identify the culprits
The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts…
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: How the Benin Republic coup broke out — and fizzled within 24 hours
It started quietly in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, checks by WITHIN NIGERIA report. By…
IN SUMMARY: Benin’s failed coup, Russia’s widening influence and the unsettling state of West African democracy
The brief coup attempt in Benin has renewed concerns about the stability of democratic systems across West Africa.…
Burkina Faso Ripples: How Benin’s Coup Was Foiled, Mastermind Outmaneuvered
The Republic of Benin recently survived a military coup. It was a story of force, power play, and…
Sahel Exodus From ECOWAS: Security, Economic Implications On The Region
ECOWAS approved the exit of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc with effect from January,…
Lagos helicopter crash, Osinbajo’s absence from APC caucus meeting, other top national news from last week
A lot of newsworthy events shaped July 30 to August 6. Here is a list of some selected…