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
Eid el Maulud also known as Mawlid al Nabi is one of the most cherished occasions in the Islamic calendar. It marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the last messenger of Allah, whose life and teachings continue to inspire Muslims across the world. Celebrated in different parts of the globe from … Read more
Access Bank Plc recently hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, during his first official visit to Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that this visit underscores the growing significance of German-Nigerian economic ties and highlights Access Bank’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral trade relations. EDITOR’S PICK Anambra Assembly Approves Governor Soludo’s … Read more
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to visit South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. This trip follows his recent state visit to France. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 1, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and … Read more
Nigeria secured their place in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier finals with one match to spare, capping off an outstanding performance at the sub-regional C qualifiers in Abuja on Thursday by defeating Botswana to clinch the title. The Yellow Greens triumphed by 77 runs, completing an unbeaten run in the tournament with … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Chinese government to increase financial aid to Nigeria and Africa, urging deeper bilateral cooperation to enhance developmental efforts. Akpabio made the appeal during a visit by Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), marking his first trip to Africa. … Read more
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the accreditation of additional foreign schools as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its global presence. In a statement released on Saturday by NECO’s Acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, the newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. This expansion follows the … Read more
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
The Presidency has emphasized that Nigeria’s economic significance and population size position the country as a strong candidate for admission into the G20 economic group. In a statement released on Monday, the Presidency highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil serves as an opportunity to advocate for Nigeria’s inclusion in … Read more
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole candidate for reappointment as her first term nears its conclusion. The WTO issued a statement on Saturday confirming Okonjo-Iweala’s willingness to serve a second four-year term, which she communicated on September 16. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Tinubu expressed optimism about strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and the U.S., emphasizing the need for economic … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, marking a significant step in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), in a statement released on Sunday. Tegbe’s appointment aligns with … Read more
During his speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly Debate, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, highlighted 21 critical global issues that demand immediate attention from world leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu emphasized the pressing need to tackle poverty on a global scale, while also urging leaders to address … Read more
Airbus has appointed Gabriel Semelas as President of Airbus Africa and the Middle East, effective January 1, 2025. Semelas, who brings over 24 years of aeronautical experience, returns to Airbus from Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, where he served as Chief Commercial and Financial Officer. Previously, he led the contracts team for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft division in … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is set to inaugurate the first-ever Africa Regional Conference on Equal Opportunity of Access to Higher Education (ARCEAHED) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Abuja. The event, which will take place at the Idris Abdulkadir Hall, National Universities Commission, will feature Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister … 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
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has disclosed that Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, Gates emphasized that reducing health inequality globally is … Read more
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Friday evening after concluding a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea. The Gulfstream jet carrying the President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at approximately 6:30 pm. This visit marks President Tinubu’s 22nd international trip since taking office 15 months ago. He … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Africa to take the lead in solving its own challenges. He countered the global narrative of Africa as a continent of despair by advocating for peace, stability, and democracy as critical paths to collective progress. Speaking during a dinner held in his honor at the People’s Palace … Read more