WACSI
31 Oct
A report sanctioned by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) has urged the leadership of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to urgently develop mechanisms for managing democratic erosion in the region before it becomes a full-blown crisis. The report titled Environmental Assessment of Civic Space in West Africa was launched on…
29 Oct
Some stakeholders have stressed the pivotal role of technology in enhancing the efforts of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in West Africa. The stakeholders spoke at the West Africa Civil Society Week 2024 organised by Spaces for Change /S4C West Africa , on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event…
20 Mar
As Nigeria’s trade with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hit N2.41 trillion in 2023, stakeholders have advocated increased regional commercial activities.
14 Dec 2023
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the Federal Government and other West African countries has been tasked to reactivate invest plans for the health sector for future health emergencies.
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