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Deepening Cooperation to Jointly Promote West Africa’s Development, Writing a New Chapter in China-ECOWAS Relations

By H.E. Yu Dunhai On April 28, 2026, the China-aid ECOWAS Headquarters Building was officially handed over. This magnificent modern building, known as

ECOWAS: Bring the Alliance of Sahel States back

Our region, West Africa has never been defined merely by borders drawn on maps. Long before colonial powers partitioned the continent, communities acr

What Northern voters should do

Northern voters are disappointed with the Tinubu administration; this is beyond dispute. But the 2027 elections are around the corner, so a pragmatic

The poverty paradox: Why Nigerians are getting poorer

A country can post stronger reserves, higher revenues, and improved investor confidence, yet leave its citizens poorer. That is Nigeria’s paradox toda

Degrees are not enough: Raising an AI-ready generation in Northern Nigeria

In May, my daughter will begin her journey into medical school in Kano. She is among over 1.9 million students who sat for JAMB last year and among th