New $137M initiative to enable digital service access for millions in three ECOWAS nations
The second phase of a project dubbed Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) aims to support the expansion of…
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ECOWAS reflects on common approach to AI adoption, governance
West African nations under the banner of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) believe there’s need for a…
Nigeria launches Ecowas national biometric ID card
As part of Nigeria’s efforts to enhance digital inclusion and facilitate regional movements and trade, the country has launched the…
Stakeholders validate strategy on digital ID interoperability in West Africa
Concerned parties within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and specifically, countries of the West Africa Unique Identification…
ECOWAS to continue accepting old passports, ID cards from citizens of three Sahel states after exit
Citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger who hold passports and ID cards with the ECOWAS logo will still get…
New ENBIC Center signals hope for stronger adoption of ECOWAS regional ID card
The recently inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Nigeria which comprises a facility for the production for…
ECOWAS agrees to accelerate implementation of ENBIC regional ID card for stronger integration
Immigration chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed that it is urgent for member countries…
Mali, Niger announce common biometric passport to consolidate ECOWAS exit
The three Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all led by military regimes – have unveiled plans…
New Burkina Faso biometric passport further cements ECOWAS departure
The government of Burkina Faso has unveiled a new generation biometric passport in a move that highlights the countries unwillingness…
West Africa unifying legal framework for financial inclusion, digital economy
West Africa is at the precipice of a digital economy shift, with efforts spearheaded by governments and organizations across the…
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