Tinubu appoints Enitan Nigeria’s new Head of Civil Service
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 20, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with the appointment…
Tinubu Orders Five-Year National Security Plan to Strengthen Nigeria’s Response to Threats
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 20, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan, as…
ECOWAS uses Biashara Afrika 2026 to connect West African SMEs to AfCFTA opportunities
August 20, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is using its participation in Biashara Afrika 2026 to help small and medium-sized enterprises across West Africa become…
AU chairperson meets Nigeria’s Permanent Representative as integration agenda remains in focus
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 20, 2026 — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met Thursday with Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the African Union, as the…
Nigeria moves to strengthen transparency in disposal of seized houses
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 19, 2026 — Nigeria is moving to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management and disposal of houses seized by the government as part of its…
Tinubu backs Peace Accord ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 19, 2026 — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has expressed support for a peace accord ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election, as political leaders prepare for…
ECOWAS takes regional integration campaign directly to Ghana–Togo border
August 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking its regional integration agenda directly to the people who experience cross-border movement every day, holding a…
SADC leaders approve Regional Tourism UNIVISA to Boost ravel and integration
DURBAN, South Africa — August 19, 2026 — Southern African leaders have approved a major regional tourism initiative aimed at making it easier for visitors to travel across participating countries…
South Africa, Zimbabwe set for high-level talks as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa
PRETORIA, South Africa — August 19, 2026 — South Africa and Zimbabwe are preparing for a major round of high-level talks aimed at strengthening political and economic cooperation between the…
ECCAS steps up economic planning engagement with Republic of Congo
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — August 18, 2026 — The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is continuing its regional integration efforts, with its official platform reporting fresh engagement…