African countries spend \$90bn yearly on infrastructure Local contractors sidelined due to financing gaps Afreximbank launches support plan for African firms Africa spends nearly \$90 billion every year on infrastructure, but most of the contracts still go to foreign companies. Eko Hot Blog reports that this concern was brought to the fore during the Intra-African … Read more
Lizsanyaa innovative work has become a source of inspiration for countless creatives Lizsanyaa believes that the creation of the world’s largest sandal marks the beginning of a new era In an unprecedented event that combines creativity, innovation, and ambition, renowned designer Lizsanyaa is set to make history by crafting the world’s largest sandal. Eko … Read more
Nigeria Denies Niger’s Allegations Gen. Tchiani Accuses Nigeria of Collaborating with France ECOWAS Comes to Nigeria’s defense Nigeria has dismissed allegations by Niger’s military leader, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing the country of colluding with France to destabilize Niger’s junta-led government. The accusations were made during a Christmas Day interview in which Gen. Tchiani claimed … Read more
Top 10 Currencies in Africa Giving Dollars a Good Run US Dollars Adoption For International Trade Libyan Dinar Africa’s Strongest Currency Overtime the US Dollars a prominently strong currency has been adopted by international market forces to transact business in the global stage. It’s the currency through which many countries of the world use to … Read more
On Friday, December 20th, the Borno State capital played host to an inspiring literary event as author Aisha Amdagas launched her latest books during the second Borno Books and Arts Festival (BOBAFEST24). The festival, which began in 2022, celebrates literature, culture, and art in northern Nigeria and has quickly become a prominent platform for showcasing … Read more
The Cross River State Carnival Commission ( CRSCC) has partnered with International Energy Insurance (IEI) to insure all participating bands in this year’s Africa’s biggest festival. Chairman of the Cross River Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, announced the deal during the launch of the final dry run leading to the December 29th, 2024, carnival showdown. READ … Read more
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has been declared winner of last week’s disputed elections. The declaration ushered in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, has announced a new visa policy for Nigerians, saying investors and tourists could apply for a visa without submitting passport. The South African President revealed this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu … Read more
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has named interior minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president, a day after the Senate voted to impeach Ruto’s previous deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Parliament Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, revealed this on Friday, saying, “I have received a message from the president, regarding the nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki to fill the … Read more
An Ex-Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtrd), says poverty, unemployment and weak governance were some of the contributory factors heightening insecurity in the Sahel region. Abdulsalami stated this at the first News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)annual lecture on Thursday in Abuja. He added that climate change, environmental degradation among other factors had provided fertile … Read more
Benin’s state prosecutor announced the arrest of three prominent men on suspicion of planning a “coup d’etat” in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara Regains Freedom After 11 Days in Captivity Mario Metonou, special prosecutor at Benin’s … Read more
The Labour Party, LP, Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for reconciliation and the birth of a new Nigeria. The Interim National Coordinator, Obidient Movement, Dr Tanko Yunusa, quoted Obi to have made the call in a post via his X platform on Friday. Obi said it was the … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, met with his Nigerien counterpart, General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in Niamey, Republic of Niger to forge a common goal towards deepening the fraternal bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Niger and exploring opportunities to enhance security cooperation. This is contained in a statement by Defence spokesman, … Read more
At least 20 villages in eastern Sudan have reportedly been “destroyed”, with 70 impacted overall, after floodwaters burst through a major dam, according to UN humanitarians. The situation, the United Nations said has added to the suffering of communities already devastated by the ongoing war between rival militaries. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New … Read more
Somali police have confirmed that 10 people, including seven security force officers, two civilians and a suicide bomber, died when a car bomb exploded at a checkpoint in Mogadishu. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System Abuse FG Mandates Submission of Matriculation … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold. President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday … Read more
Devotees and worshippers of the Osun goddess have explained the reason they worship the deity annually. Some of the Devotees, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the grand finale of the festival on Friday, in Osogbo, said their worship of the goddess was a form of appreciation for her multiple blessings. … Read more
Osun state government has beefed up Security as the annual Osun-Osogbo festival begins to come to a close on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a heavy presence of officers from the Nigerian police force, Nigeria Security and Defence Corps, and Joint Security Taskforce, stationed at the entrance of the groove. Men of the Odua … Read more
CDS Christopher Musa urged the ECOWAS Defense Chiefs to uphold democratic values. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has bemoaned military takeover in some West African countries, saying it has created unintended consequences and threatened democratic values in the region. He made the call at the 42nd Ordinary … Read more
Osun State Government announced the suspension of protests during Friday’s Osun-Osogbo festival. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Democracy Vanguards in Osun, Mr Emmanuel Olowu, has announced the suspension of the nationwide protest in the state to give room for a peaceful celebration of the Osun-Osogbo festival. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to … Read more