ECOWAS Commission attends sustainability conference in Hamburg

The Sustainability Conference took place in Hamburg, Germany, from October 7 to 8, 2024. The event brought together various stakeholders, including Heads of State, private sector leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and international organizations. The conference served as a platform for discussing the governance of international organizations and entrepreneurial approaches to sustainable development. Read More »

President Bio leads symbolic rice harvest on Tihun farm

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio participated in a symbolic rice harvesting event on his 1,467-acre farm in Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom. The activity took place ahead of the World Food Day commemoration and marks the one-year anniversary of Feed Salone. President Bio emphasized his dedication to agriculture by stating, “I don’t want to stop at asking people to do it; I want to be seen doing it myself and setting the example.” Read More »

ECOWAS Hackathon begins in Abuja with focus on cybersecurity innovation

The third edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon commenced on October 15, 2024, in Abuja. The event has attracted 44 young individuals, aged between 18 and 35, from 11 ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania. These participants will engage in a "catch the flag" hackathon lasting 30 hours. This competition is designed to develop and refine cybersecurity skills by finding as many flags as possible within the given timeframe. Read More »

Boakai announces new LRA board appointments

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced the new members of the Board of Directors for the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). The appointees include Mr. David Vinton as Chairman, with Madam Mauree Shaw and Madam Eyvonne Bright Dennis serving as members. Other board members represent key government ministries, including Finance & Development Planning, Justice, and Commerce. The Commissioner General will serve as Secretary to the Board. Read More »

ECOMIG launches breast cancer awareness campaign in partnership with Gambian forces

In a collaborative effort to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ECOMIG and the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF) have launched an awareness campaign. The initiative began with a route march through Greater Banjul on October 4, 2024, followed by an official ceremony at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The event was attended by dignitaries from the ECOWAS Permanent Mission, ECOMIG, and GDSF. Read More »

Liberia discusses $50M loan with European Investment Bank for agriculture

The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for West and Central Africa Public Sector Team, along with a four-member delegation, met with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in Rome. The meeting focused on discussions about a proposed fifty million dollar concessional loan aimed at developing Liberia's agriculture sector, particularly rice production. Read More »

Nigerian Breweries extends N599 billion rights issue deadline following SEC approval

Nigerian Breweries Plc, a leading brewing company in Nigeria, has announced an extension for its N599.1 billion rights issue acceptance period. The new deadline is set for Friday, October 18, 2024. This change comes after receiving regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Initially, the acceptance period was scheduled to close on October 11, 2024. Read More »

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