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Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS summit in Freetown

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Freetown, Sierra Leone, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS.pmnewsnigeria+4 According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Shettima will join other political and business leaders from across West Africa and beyond at the summit.dailytrust+3 The meeting, holding at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown, is part of the ECOWAS mid year statutory sessions and will focus on key policy decisions and strategic resolutions.pmnewsnigeria+4 Leaders are expected to reaffirm their collective commitment to peace, democracy, economic growth and regional integration, while also discussing security, trade, infrastructure and sustainable development across the sub region.dailypost+4 The vice president is scheduled to […]

Togo seeks more electricity supply from Nigeria

The Togolese government has asked Nigeria to increase the amount of electricity it supplies to Togo to support businesses and households facing power shortages.Officials from Togo’s power utility recently met with the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company in Abuja to discuss ways to boost imports. During the meeting, the Togolese delegation said electricity imported from Nigeria has been crucial in keeping factories running, preserving goods and supporting commercial activities.They noted that more stable supply would help protect jobs and reduce losses for traders who struggle with frequent outages at home. Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, confirmed that Togo wants higher volumes and assured the delegation that Nigeria is open to strengthening the partnership.​She explained that NDPHC has available generation capacity that can be exported within the framework of existing regional power agreements. Nigeria already exports electricity […]

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ECOWAS Leaders Reaffirm Vow To Defend Democracy Amid Coups

Heads of state and government of the Economic Community of West African States have pledged to stand firm against unconstitutional changes of government and protect democracy across the sub region. Meeting against the backdrop of recent coup attempts, they stressed that military takeovers remain unacceptable under ECOWAS protocols.​ Leaders used the occasion to restate their “zero tolerance” stance on coups, warning that sanctions, diplomatic pressure and, where necessary, regional security measures will be considered to deter would be putschists. They also highlighted the recent failed coup in Benin Republic as proof of their determination to prevent a further rollback of democratic rule.​ Beyond security, ECOWAS leaders emphasised plans to deepen economic integration, including freer movement of people and goods, stronger trade ties and shared infrastructure projects. They argued that a more stable, integrated regional economy will support democracy by creating […]

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