News
Pres. Tinubu expected to be next ECOWAS chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to become the next chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
According to report, President Tinubu, who leaves Abuja on Saturday ahead of the Sunday meeting of the heads of state of the regional political and economic bloc, is expected to take over from President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau.
The 63rd ordinary session of the authority of heads of state and government will take place in Bissau, capital city of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
ALSO READ: Supreme Court dismisses disqualification suit against Oberevwori
Former President Muhammadu Buhari previously held the position in 2018. Tinubu, who took over from Buhari as Nigerian president on May 29, 2023, will be making his first international outing on the African continent at the ECOWAS meeting.
Recall that he attended the summit for ‘A New Global Financing Pact’ hosted by French president, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris, France, in June.
-
Football7 days agoBallon d’Or 2026: Yamal, Mbappe, Kane emerge early favourites
-
Football6 days agoPost-World Cup Shake-Up: Managerial changes, record transfers dominate football headlines
-
Football6 days agoWAFCON 2026: Super Falcons target winning start as Nigeria face debutants Malawi
-
Energy5 days agoNigeria wastes enough gas to Ggenerate 62,400GWh of electricity amid deepening energy crisis — NOSDRA
-
Latest1 week agoAccountability group questions ₦962.8bn Allocation for empowerment projects, official vehicles in 2026 budget
-
Business2 days agoCooking gas dealers slash prices amid intensifying market competition
-
Business2 days agoInformation Minister, VON DG to lead ARCON’s 2026 Advertising Industry Colloquium
-
Health5 days agoFauci’s personal diaries fuel renewed scrutiny of COVID-19 vaccine safety