regional integration
Power shift: Sidi Ould Tah takes oath as ninth AfDB president
The African Development Bank (AfDB) entered a new era on Monday, September 1, 2025, as Dr. Sidi Ould Tah was officially sworn in as the institution’s ninth president at a high-profile ceremony in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The swearing-in, held at the prestigious Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, drew global attention as African leaders, diplomats, development partners, […]
ECOWAS Bank Backs Lagos-Calabar Highway with $100m Boost
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a $100 million loan to support the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in West Africa’s drive for enhanced infrastructure, regional trade integration, and economic development. The funding was approved during the bank’s 92nd Ordinary Session of its Board of […]
FG Seeks ECOWAS-Private Sector Collaboration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for strategic collaboration between the private sector and West African governments. This appeal was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, during a high-level private sector roundtable held in Lagos on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit. The event, themed “United Voice: The […]
NESG Intensifies Stakeholder Engagement in Lead-Up to Annual Summit
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has ramped up its public engagement efforts and strategic communications as it gears up for the 2025 Nigerian Economic Summit, scheduled to take place in October in Abuja. This year’s summit is set to spotlight urgent national themes such as economic stabilisation, inclusive growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. As […]