ECOWAS

The UN Security Council remains divided as oil tankers avoid the Strait of Hormuz and African leaders warn of far-reaching consequences for global trade and security following military strikes on Iran.

Attacks by militant groups in the tri-border area increased 90% in 2024-2025 according to conflict monitoring data, while Nigerian communities report escalating kidnappings and killings.

The Platform for Concerned Citizens argues that Nigeria's decade-long political and economic malaise demands systemic reforms beyond electoral cycles, pointing to the entrenched nexus between political power and corruption as the fundamental obstacle to national development.

Monetary authorities have refuted viral claims suggesting Nigeria will abandon the naira for the proposed West African Eco currency by 2027, emphasizing that the country's national currency remains secure pending regional economic convergence.

Former Zimbabwe minister Walter Mzembi awaits a critical High Court ruling on his discharge application, while regional legal authorities grapple with enforcement of cross-border judgments.

Nigeria's banking sector attracted $16.78 billion in capital importation during the first nine months of 2025, with major lenders completing Central Bank-mandated recapitalization requirements, though ECOWAS investors contributed just 0.01% of total inflows.

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reopened the Kamba and Tsamiya border crossings in a calculated move aimed at revitalizing regional trade and strengthening West African economic cooperation.

The Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court demand stricter compliance with judicial rulings, while the Federal Judicial Service Commission approves a new acting chief registrar amid ongoing institutional reforms.

The ECOWAS Court of Justice is grappling with systematic non-compliance as member states including Nigeria fail to enforce its judgments, prompting Nigeria's Chief Justice to call for clearer regional enforcement guidelines.

Nigeria's decision to reverse a ban on sachet alcohol has drawn sharp criticism from health professionals, while international bodies warn of mounting climate risks requiring urgent policy action across developing nations.

The ECOWAS Court of Justice faces mounting challenges as member states, including Nigeria, routinely ignore its rulings, prompting Nigeria's Chief Justice to call for clearer enforcement guidelines across the 15-nation bloc.

The Federal High Court appoints a new Acting Chief Registrar as the Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court intensify calls for stronger enforcement of judicial decisions, highlighting systemic challenges in Nigeria's justice system.

Burkina Faso's deteriorating security claimed seven Ghanaian traders in a recent Islamist attack, while Nigeria warns citizens against illegal recruitment to foreign conflicts following reports of deaths in Ukraine.