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Ecowas Resumes Talks on Single Currency Introduction

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Dulue Mbachu

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  • Finance ministers from key West African economies discuss the Eco currency
  • Efforts to align competing visions for the Eco face significant challenges

 

Talks have resumed among West African governments on the introduction of a single currency for the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), the Nigerian Finance Ministry said.

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