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Umaro Embalo, president of Guinea-Bissau, claims that West Africa’s prosperity comes from regional political stability, regional cooperation, and other important factors. &nbsp,

Embalo made this statement on Saturday at the Abuja-based West Africa Economic Summit (WAES). &nbsp,

Soares Sambu, the country’s minister of economic, planning, and regional integration, represented the country’s president of Guinea-Bissau, who argued that despite having great opportunities, stability in the region cannot prevent that from happening. &nbsp,

No one of these goals, including economic integration, investment promotion, and innovation, can be achieved by themselves, ladies and gentlemen. At the event attended by presidents, diplomats, and key government figures from the West African region, he said in the nation’s capital that they needed stable leadership, vision, good governance, and above all ownership and collaboration among all stakeholders. &nbsp,

The private sector must be empowered and involved in creating infrastructure, digital platforms, and service delivery, according to the adage, “Governments must work together.” We must engage our international partners, coordinate donor initiatives with national and regional priorities, and prevent duplication by including civil societies, youth, and the diaspora in the process.

In closing, I want to remind everyone that West Africa has a lot of human potential as well as natural resources. We can create a prosperous, resilient region that is more effectively positioned to face both present and future challenges by promoting political stability, peace, economic integration, encouraging strategic investment, and embracing innovation. “&nbsp,

The presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, The Gambia, Benin Republic, Togo, and Guinea-Bissau all gathered for the summit.

In Konduga Town, Borno State, a bomb explosion thought to have been detonated by a female suicide bomber has claimed the lives of several people. &nbsp,

On Friday night at 9:30 p.m., the explosion took place at Tashan Kifi, a gateway to Konduga Town’s fish market.

Over 20 people were killed in the explosion, according to reports from sources, and over 30 were hurt by the suicide female suicide bomber.

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Only 10 people have died in the suicide attack, according to the Borno police command’s spokesperson, ASP Daso Kenneth, who confirmed the attack.

A female suicide bomber carrying Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) reportedly called a distress call yesterday evening at around 10 p.m. and detonated her explosives in a crowd at a nearby food market, killing 10 people and injuring several others.

The victims were allowed to remain in the area while the injured were taken to Maiduguri hospitals for treatment.

Femi Soneye, the spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), resigned.  

Soneye resigned on Saturday, according to a personal statement that said his resignation would allow him to concentrate on his personal business.

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I want to thank you all so much for your unwavering support, professionalism, and sincere commitment to NNPC Ltd. over the past 20 months.

Your assistance in developing our nation’s energy company’s vibrant and efficient communications presence was unquestionably invaluable.

I’m pleased to let you know that I have left NNPC Ltd.’s position as its chief corporate communications officer.

I’ll be able to devote more time to my family and take on my personal obligations, which now call for my closer observation.

It has been a great honor for me to support both the company and our nation, and to contribute personally to NNPC Ltd.’s ongoing transformation. I’m eternally appreciative of the trust that was placed in me, the opportunities that were offered, and the incredible professionals I’ve worked with both internally and externally.

The West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) is taking place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, where President Bola Tinubu and other West African presidents are currently exhibiting.

The first of its kind initiative, which President Tinubu co-chairs, aims to advance regional economic integration. It places a strong emphasis on enhancing regional cooperation in trade and investment.

Read more about Tinubu’s plan to promote economic integration at the West African Summit.

The Economic Summit, which is expected to produce tangible outcomes and deliverables, which will help advance West Africa’s integration agenda as a key foundation for sustainable peace, security, and prosperity in the region. Presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, The Gambia, Benin, Togo, and Guinea-Bissau also took part.

West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) will be held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center in Abuja on Saturday.

The Economic Summit, which kicks off on Saturday, follows the State House Conference Center’s (Abuja) 67th Ordinary Summit, which is scheduled for Sunday.

The first of its kind initiative, which President Tinubu co-chairs, aims to advance regional economic integration. It places a strong emphasis on enhancing regional cooperation in trade and investment.

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The Economic Summit is expected to produce tangible outcomes and deliverables that will help advance West Africa’s integration agenda as a key foundation for sustainable peace, security, and prosperity in the region. The leaders of Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, The Gambia, Benin, Togo, and Guinea-Bissau are present.

Representatives from regional economic organizations like the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), EBID, the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat are also present at the summit.

Participating parties include policy experts, development partners, and private sector leaders.

To show his commitment to inclusive dialogue and regional cooperation, President Tinubu addressed invitations to the Alliance of Sahelian States and Mauritania.

The President sent a team of Special Envoys to the region to issue official invitations to heads of state and government ahead of the summit.

More than 14, 000 Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia were being airlifted, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on Saturday. &nbsp,

A total of 14, 014 pilgrims from Sokoto and the Federal Capital Territory were airlifted from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a report from the NAHCON Command and Control Center in Makkah, which was posted on the Commission’s official X handle.

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According to the report, “Flynas flight, XY9082, left Jeddah for Sokoto today at 07:51 hrs (local time). 422 Sokoto pilgrims were accompanied by four officials on the plane, totaling 13 589 total passengers on 32 flights.

Another Flynas flight, XY9022, left Jeddah and headed to Abuja at 10:33 hrs (local time). Four officials and 425 FCT pilgrims were brought aboard this flight. The total airlift for the 2025 Hajj has now reached 14, 014 pilgrims on 33 completed flights as a result of this most recent departure.

Our unwavering commitment to a smooth Hajj airlift is unwavering. The NAHCON Command and Control Centre stated in an update on Saturday, June 15, 2025, highlighting the Commission’s ongoing efforts, that we are “strategically progressing” in sending all Nigerian pilgrims to the Holy Land for their spiritual journey.