The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move follows the ...

Member countries of ECOWAS (the Economic Community of West African States) cover their passports with various ... and appear more official. There are some exceptions, of course.

The regional bloc said that there is a need for members of ECOWAS to close ranks and fight all forms of threats against the region.