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ECOWAS Parliament Backs Sanctions Against Defaulting Members as Trade Barriers Threaten Regional Integration

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2026

…Lawmakers warn West Africa’s $400bn market potential at risk over non-compliance with protocols The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has backed the introduction of sanctions against member states that fail to implement regional trade agreements, warning that

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ECOWAS Pushes Data Revolution to Drive Better Governance Across West Africa

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a fresh drive to strengthen evidence-based governance across the region, urging national statistical agencies to make reliable data the foundation of public policy, economic planning and regional integration. The call was made at the opening of the meeting of Directors-General of National Statistics

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ECOWAS Sounds Alarm as 90% of West Africa’s Economy Remains Informal

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2026

…Parliament pushes sweeping reforms to unlock MSMEs, create jobs, tackle insecurity The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has raised concern over the dominance of the informal sector in West Africa, warning that nearly 90 per cent of economic activities and at least 60 per cent of the region’s workforce remain outside the […]

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ECOWAS COMPLETES KEY FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION REVIEW AS REGIONAL BLOC SEEKS STRONGER GOVERNANCE

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2026

…Freetown deliberations lay groundwork for ministerial decisions and July 19 summit as West Africa confronts institutional, political and security challenges The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a crucial three-day review of its administrative and financial systems, with the outcome expected to shape ministerial deliberations and high-level

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ECOWAS pushes jobs agenda to curb irregular migration

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

…Urges member states to expand youth employment, tighten anti-trafficking laws The ECOWAS Parliament has called on governments across West Africa to make the creation of decent and sustainable jobs for young people a top priority, warning that unemployment and shrinking economic opportunities continue to fuel irregular migration and human trafficking across the region. The

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ECOWAS Hands Nigeria Assistive Devices

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2026

…Unveils Regional Push for Disability Inclusion The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to advance disability inclusion across the region with the formal handover of assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria, unveiling a broader strategy aimed at expanding access to assistive technology, promoting local