Tinubu Urges Renewed Commitment To Stabilise Lake Chad Basin

President Bola Tinubu has urged regional leaders and international partners to demonstrate greater commitment to address security, social and economic challenges bedevilling the Lake Chad Basin. He said this at the inauguration of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, on Monday in Maiduguri. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the president stressed the need for…

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European Commission Presents 5-year Plan To Boost EU’s Competitiveness

European Commission on Wednesday unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a five-year plan designed to eliminate excessive administrative regulation hindering the growth of European businesses. This also led to an outflow of talent and capital beyond the community’s borders. “Today, the Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and…

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ECOWAS Court Dismisses Human Rights Violation Claim Against Nigeria

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia Media Limited, against the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the applicant had in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21, alleged that Nigeria’s broadcasting laws violated social media rights, human rights defenders,…

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Demonstrators In Congo Attack French And Other Embassies

Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked the French embassy and three African embassies, according to officials. The fire at the French embassy in the country’s capital Kinshasa has been put under control, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on X. “These attacks are unacceptable,’’ he added, saying everything was being done to…

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