From Juliana Taiwo and Dele Ogbodo in Abuja, 06.23.2009
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) yesterday said December 2009 was no longer feasible for the take-off of its single currency and monetary union within the region.Under the revised plans, WAMZ expects to launch the currency, named “Eco”, by 2015 while the entire Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will adopt a single currency by ...