By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – After three days of serious brain-storming sessions in Abuja, the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has successfully developed harmonised procedure manuals for all Health Disciplines and Profession in the ECOWAS region. The manuals, described by an official of the heath body as one of...
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By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja The West African Health Organization (WAHO), has commenced efforts to harmonise procedural manuals for health professionals across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with a view to improving healthcare delivery, professional standards and patient safety in the sub-region. President of the Regional Council...
The 11th Statutory Meeting of the Regional Council for Health Professionals Education (RCHPE), ended in Abuja on Wednesday with the election of a new executive committee to run the affairs of the Council for the next two years. In the results of the election announced during the closing ceremony...
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has raised concern over a directive by the Central Bank of The Gambia ordering banks to replace non-Gambian workers with qualified citizens by December 31, 2026, warning that the move could cost 57 Nigerian professionals their jobs. NiDCOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Abike...
‘Our allegiance Is to Nigerians’: INEC assures ECOWAS of neutrality, voter register tops 103 million
‘Our allegiance Is to Nigerians’: INEC assures ECOWAS of neutrality, voter register tops 103 million
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of its commitment to conducting credible, transparent and peaceful 2027 general elections, disclosing that Nigeria’s National Register of Voters has surpassed 103 million. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the assurance while...
By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja – Director-General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Prof. Palokinam Pitché, has described the accreditation of nursing and midwifery institutions as a strategic investment in national development rather than a mere formality. Pitché made this known in Abuja on Thursday at a workshop to...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The West African Health Organization (WAHO), is seriously worried and concerned about the growing shortages of health workers across West Africa due to a number of factors, including migration to other regions, lack of political will and low remuneration and delayed salaries. To address...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government over “the alleged diversion, irregular expenditure and failure to account for over ₦78.8 billion in public funds involving the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) and the...
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has stepped up regional disease surveillance following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, assuring that efforts are underway to prevent the virus from spreading across West Africa. The regional health body said it is working closely...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has urged the new leadership of the ECOWAS Commission @ecowas_cedeao to prioritise regional unity and integration to advance the progress of the sub-region’s people and economy. This, he said, can be achieved by building bridges of friendship and promoting programmes and policies that will...
EU, Federal Government, others back Abuja showcase of fashion, culture and green enterprise By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja From the catwalk to the circular economy, Nigeria’s fashion industry is preparing to make a statement that goes beyond style. With preparations gathering momentum for the 2026 edition of Nigeria Fashion Week...
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has provided fresh details on the return of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma to his country, describing the development as the successful conclusion of a diplomatic process led by Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States...
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has held high-level bilateral talks with Cabo Verde’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence, H.E. Manuel Augusto Lima Amante de Rosa, aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, transportation, tourism and regional integration. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 26th...
University hospital physician and public health specialist, Professor Palokinam T. PITCHE, has assumes office as the new Director-General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the specialised institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in charge of health issues,. Professor PITCHE who formally assumed office today,...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ushered in a new leadership as General Birame Diop officially assumed office as President of the ECOWAS Commission, pledging to deepen regional integration and strengthen peace and security across West Africa. General Diop, who previously served as Senegal’s Minister of Defence...
The Force Headquarters, ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (FHQ ESSMGB), on Saturday 22 August 2026, organised a monthly route march in Bissau, as part of efforts to promote physical fitness, foster teamwork and enhance operational efficiency among personnel. Speaking after the exercise, the Force Commander ESSMGB, Brigadier General...
Force Commander of the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), Brigadier General Danjuma Dantani, has urged Ghanaian troops serving with Ghana Company 5 (GHANCOY 5) to remain alert, disciplined and ready to respond to their responsibilities under the regional peace mission. Dantani gave the charge on Wednesday, August...
Force Commander of the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), Brigadier General Danjuma Ribah Dantani, has charged Nigerian troops serving in the mission to remain disciplined, professional and focused on their mandate, warning against conduct capable of undermining the mission or tarnishing Nigeria’s image. Dantani gave the charge...
Federal Republic of Nigeria on Saturday joined the Government and good people of the Republic of Benin to commemorate the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the long standing bonds of friendship, regional cooperation and shared commitment to peace and security between the two neighbouring nations. Assistant Director Army Public...
Bauchi State has secured a $91.6 million financing package from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to fund the construction of 24 strategic roads and bridges across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed disclosed this while addressing journalists after returning from the formal signing of the Bauchi State...