West Africa could unlock billions of dollars in investments with harmonized digital market

West Africa could unlock billions of dollars in investments with harmonized digital market

West Africa Poised to Unlock Billions in Investments Through Harmonized Digital Market Lagos, Nigeria – July 30, 2025 – West Africa stands on the cusp of a digital revolution, with the potential to unlock billions of dollars in investments through the creation of a harmonized digital market, according to the West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly … Read more

ECOWAS MP flags West Africa’s youth unemployment as among world’s highest at 24.95%

ECOWAS MP flags West Africa’s youth unemployment as among world’s highest at 24.95%

Sen. Amara Konneh, an ECOWAS Parliamentarian from Liberia, highlighted that West Africa’s youth unemployment charge stands at 24.95%, one of many highest globally, in comparison with a continental charge of 30.43% and a world common of 5.8%. Talking at a delocalized assembly in Monrovia, Liberia, themed “Assessing the Effectiveness of the ECOWAS Funding Coverage as … Read more

Rising unemployment in Nigeria undermines the nation’s UN Security Council bid – Experts warn 

Rising unemployment in Nigeria undermines the nation’s UN Security Council bid – Experts warn 

Coverage consultants at Nextier, a number one coverage and analysis agency, have warned in regards to the rising challenges going through Nigeria’s diplomatic affect and international standing, notably its ambition to safe a everlasting seat on the United Nations Safety Council (UNSC). The report, titled “Nigeria’s Waning Affect: Can the Big of Africa Reclaim Its … Read more

AfDB, ECOWAS sign $12 million agreement to boost food security in West Africa 

AfDB, ECOWAS sign  million agreement to boost food security in West Africa 

The African Improvement Financial institution (AfDB) and the Financial Group of West African States (ECOWAS) Fee have signed a $12 million grant settlement to implement the Rice Resilient Worth Chains Improvement Venture (REWARD) and increase meals safety in West Africa. The signing ceremony occurred on the ECOWAS Fee Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a big … Read more