BUSINESS

ECOWAS: E-commerce Can Raise West African Trade to 35%

Daily Dispatch October 27, 2026

….Boost Small Businesses The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is looking to digital commerce to increase intra-regional trade from its historically low level of below 15 per cent to between 30 and 35 per cent, while expanding market access for women, young people,

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ECOWAS, AES Move To Reset Ties, Set Up Joint Teams For Cooperation Deal

Daily Dispatch October 18, 2026

Three Sahel states broke away from regional bloc in January 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) have agreed to establish joint working groups to negotiate a cooperation framework, marking a fresh diplomatic push to bridge divisions between the regional bloc and the three Sahelian countries […]

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Faye: ECOWAS Integration Must Move Beyond Governments to Citizens

Daily Dispatch October 7, 2026

The Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, has called for a stronger role for the ECOWAS Parliament in reconnecting the regional integration project with citizens across West Africa. Faye said the Parliament must remain at the […]

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ECOWAS Swears in Five Judges as Faye Demands Stronger Public Trust in Regional Justice

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday swore in five new judges of its Community Court of Justice, with Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, charging them to strengthen public confidence in regional justice through impartial, credible and independent decisions. Faye administered

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ECOWAS Chairman Faye Arrives Abuja

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2026

….To Engage Community Institutions President of Senegal and Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, has arrived Abuja for an official visit to the regional bloc’s principal institutions and the swearing-in of newly appointed judges of the ECOWAS Court […]

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Nigeria’s Hubpharm Wins ECOWAS $30,000 Startup Award

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2026

…As Commission unveils Private Sector Academy, moves to raise prize to $50,000 Nigeria’s Hubpharm Africa and Services has emerged the winner of the second edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Startup Awards, beating other emerging businesses from across the sub-region to claim the $30,000 top prize. The victory came as ECOWAS […]