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Unlocking Seamless Trade in West Africa: Enhancing SIGMAT and ECOWAS Transit Guarantee for Efficient Cross-Border Movement of merchandise
West Africa has taken strides towards easier movement of goods across borders through the implementation of the Interconnected System for the Management of Goods in Transit (SIGMAT) and the ECOWAS Transit Guarantee Mechanism (ECGM).
Mrs. Florence Bassono's Success Story Unlocking the Potential: Empowering Regional Agricultural Trade in West Africa
Florence Bassono sells Attieké, a cherished West African staple derived from cassava. While Burkina Faso and its neighbors are part of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which aims to facilitate free trade
Transforming fragility into resilience to prevent crises in the ECOWAS Region
West Africa is currently facing socio-political challenges of a new magnitude. Political instability, security challenges, ecological shocks and other factors are causing economic problems and inequalities that are destabilizing the entire ECOWAS Region
Paving the Way for a Sustainable Energy Future: Nigeria's Roadmap to a Hydrogen Economy
As Nigeria embarks on an ambitious Energy Transition, the development of a hydrogen economy has emerged as a pivotal component in the nation's drive to decarbonisation by 2060. A series of studies have been conducted to assess the potential for hydrogen
Tackling Transnational Organized Crime in the ECOWAS Region
In a unique integrated approach and to confront the complex challenge of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC), the "Support to the Mitigation of Destabilizing Effects of Transnational Organised Crime (M-TOC)" project will be launched soon.
Celebrating Impact: Green Innovation Centre's Legacy in Nigerian Agriculture
On December 7th, 2023, a festive closing event marked the culmination of the Green Innovation Centre (GIC) project in Nigeria, which will conclude its transformative nine-year journey in March 2024.
Uniting Innovation: Insights from the Inaugural Omniverse Summit 2024
The Nigerian Digital Innovation Ecosystem witnessed a historic moment at the first-ever Omniverse Summit held from February 27th to March 1st in Lagos. With over 8,000 attendees, the summit marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and inn
Empowering Future Farmers: The Journey of Institutionalisation
The Global Project "Promotion of Agricultural Finance for Agri-based Enterprises in Rural Areas" (GP AgFin) in Nigeria, is improving access to financial services tailored to the needs of agricultural business and agri-based enterprises in rural areas.