Nigeria Raises Alarm Over ECOWAS Rift, Says Sahel Exit Has Weakened Regional Integration

ABUJA — Nigeria has warned that the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has created a significant setback for regional integration and complicated efforts to maintain effective economic and security cooperation across West Africa. The warning came from Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola […]

Tinubu Withholds Meeting With South African Envoy as Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Killing of Nigerian Citizen

Relations between Nigeria and South Africa have entered a new phase of diplomatic strain after President Bola Tinubu reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid renewed outrage over the treatment of Nigerians living in South Africa. The decision comes as Nigerian authorities continue to express concern over […]

Tinubu Calls for United African Response to Anti-Nigerian Attacks in South Africa at ECOWAS Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African leaders to adopt a unified stance against recurring attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, arguing that collective silence could embolden xenophobia across the continent. The appeal was delivered on his behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the 69th Ordinary Session of the […]

ECOWAS Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Benin, Pledges Stronger Regional Security Cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in the Republic of Benin, calling it a senseless act of violence aimed at destabilizing the region. The tragic event, which took place on April 17, 2025, resulted in the loss of multiple lives and left several […]

ECOWAS Faces Uncertainty as Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Withdraw

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to take effect on January 29, 2024, following a year of rising political tensions. This decision marks a significant shift in the regional landscape, leaving ECOWAS’s future in doubt. After a formal notification on January 29, […]

Nigeria and ECOWAS Deny Allegations of Terrorism Sponsorship

ECOWAS refutes allegations of terrorism sponsorship involving Nigeria, highlighting the nation’s dedication to peacekeeping and regional stability. ECOWAS Rejects Terrorism Sponsorship Allegations Against Nigeria The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly dismissed claims suggesting that Nigeria and its member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism. The regional bloc reiterated its unwavering support […]

Nigeria Fully Meets ECOWAS Financial Obligations for the First Time in 19 Years

Nigeria Achieves 100% ECOWAS Payment After 19 Years For the first time in nearly two decades, Nigeria has fully paid its financial contributions to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The payment, which totals ₦84 billion and $54 million, covers Nigeria’s community levy for 2023 and extends through July 2024. The announcement was […]