April 20
Nigeria: 57-Year-Old Nigerian Pleads Guilty to Fraud in US
The 57-year-old Nigerian faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Read more »
April 04
West Africa: Tinubu Inaugurates Ecowas Parliament, Seeks Direct Election of Representatives
"....As a one-time legislator myself, I look forward to reviewing a proposal regarding this matter, and we stand ready to support direct elections into the ECOWAS Parliament. We… Read more »
Nigeria: Vaccine - Gavi Announces $250m Grant to Nigeria As Tinubu Urges Greater Collaboration With Organisation
President Tinubu said partnership on local vaccine production has become necessary owing to the challenges faced by developing countries, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more »
April 02
Africa: AU's Membership of the G20 - Why the Pessimism?
While there are legitimate concerns about the 'readiness' of the AU to significantly influence the G20 agenda, there is no basis for pessimism. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Gaza - Akpabio At Parliamentary Conference, Calls for Ceasefire, Release of Hostages
"Cessation of hostilities must be part of our resolutions. Access to humanitarian aid must be part of our resolutions. At the same time, release some hostages and even those who… Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Ecowas Election Observation Mission Praises Voting in Senegal Presidential Election
The 130 ECOWAS observers are monitoring the Presidential elections which is taking place at 15,633 polling units across the country. Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Exclusive - Why British Investor's Bid to Buy Pz Cussons Nigeria Fell Apart
PZ Cussons (Holdings) UK set out on 4 September 2023 to purchase other stockholders' shares numbering 1.06 billion at N21 per unit. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Fresh Abduction in Kaduna, Sign That Impunity Reigns - Amnesty International
Amnesty International says nearly 700 people have been kidnapped in the last seven days in Nigeria Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Sowore Departs for U.S. After Almost Five Years of Battling Buhari Govt's Charges
In almost five years, I have been denied the ability to visit my family, missing out on precious moments with my darling wife and wonderful children. Read more »
March 03
West Africa: Saving the Ecowas Court From Chief Justices Who Want to Kill It
On Sunday, 24 February 2024, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded an extraordinary summit in Abuja, the capital… Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Govt Hands Binance $10 Billion Fine
The Nigerian government's retribution claim is coming months after Binance pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle criminal money laundering charges levied by the… Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: How Nigerians Can Legally Migrate to Germany - Ambassador
Germany's Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, speaks on different bilateral issues and areas of cooperation between the two countries Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Explains Tinubu's Scheduled Visit to Qatar
"...the State Visit by President Bola Tinubu to Qatar is on the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness, Sheik Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani." Read more »
February 22
West Africa: Ecowas Co-Founder Gowon Urges Body to Lift Sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May 1975, expressed his concerns about recent developments in the regional body in an open… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Analysis - Clarifying Myth, Misconception Around U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relation
A newly-introduced bill at the U.S. Congress has sparked questions about the trajectory of the longstanding relationship between the U.S and South Africa. Read more »
Sudan: American Senator Urges Action On Sudan Genocide
The American senator calls for international response intensify as crisis escalates in Darfur, Sudan. Read more »
February 18
Africa: AfDB Report Puts Africa's GDP At 3.8 Percent in 2024
"Despite the challenging global and regional economic environment, 15 African countries have posted output expansions of more than five per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army General Gets United Nations Appointment
Brigadier General Olufemi Esho of the Nigerian Army appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Read more »
February 16
Burkina Faso: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Form Confederation
"Our excellent diplomats then recommended to the Heads of State the creation of a Confederation bringing together Burkina, Mali and Niger, awaiting the creation of a Federation of… Read more »
February 12
West Africa: Editorial - Ecowas and the Burden of the Sahelian Contagion
PREMIUM TIMES believes that the message in all of this for ECOWAS is: good governance and an economy that works for all are the guardrails of any democracy. Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Sall Govt's Poll Postponement Posing Threat to Region - Ecowas President
"As you are all aware, our region is in the spotlight once again... this crucial meeting has been convened to address these recent developments and challenges faced in the… Read more »
Africa: Why American, European Companies Need to Invest in Africa's Mining Sector - Interview - with Tom Sheehy
US Institute of Peace expert, Tom Sheehy, sheds light on mining challenges and opportunities in Africa. Read more »
February 04
Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 - WHO Releases Frightening Statistics
In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Reacts to Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election
Critics have, however, raised concerns about the decision considering President Sall's recent history where he sought to amend the Senegalese constitution so he could extend his… Read more »
February 02
Sierra Leone: US, Sierra Leone Envoys Champion 'Incredibly Productive' Bilateral Ties
Sierra Leone's Ambassador and the U.S Ambassador to the United Nations spotlight meaningful meetings and an enduring partnership following during diplomatic visit. Read more »