Lagos Secures 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair Hosting Rights Sanwo-Olu said Lagos’ selection reflects Nigeria’s central role in Africa’s economic integration Bada-Ambrose described the IATF nomination as a proud moment for Lagos Lagos State, Nigeria, has been nominated as the host city for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan-Oshodi has been unanimously elected as the 6th President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) during the Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday. Oshodi becomes the second Nigerian to lead the ATTF, following in the footsteps of Engr Segun George, … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Benue, Sam Ode, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to investing in women’s education, enabling them to become self-sufficient. Ode made this reaffirmation while speaking at the 2024 Connect Her Network summit on Thursday in Abuja, stressing the importance of providing opportunities for women to achieve their educational and economic goals. … Read more
Tinubu returned to Abuja after attending the AU’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Ghana. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, Ghana, where he attended the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). Arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 PM on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Accra, Ghana to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, which includes RECs, RMs, and AU Member States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), the Regional … Read more
Shettima Echoes Tinubu’s Vision At African Summit. Nigeria seeks global prowess in talent outsourcing, carbon investments. Partnerships, action vital for Nigeria’s sustainable development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the recent African Heads of State Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered a forceful message on behalf of President Tinubu. He emphasized the administration’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy in Enugu to a full-fledged University. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic has been suspended from being part of the African Union (AU). The suspension follows the ousting and continuous detention of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum by a military junta. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa Marks 67 … Read more
Buhari has sought enhanced coordination to combat what he described as a “multiplicity of threats” in West Africa. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater cooperation among neighbouring countries with Nigeria to better combat escalating volatilities and multiplicity of threats across West Africa and the Sahel. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP … Read more
Buhari commissioned a 3.8km boulevard named after him in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a boulevard named after him in Niger Republic. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic Conditions’ Buhari Seeks Enhanced Coordination To Combat ‘Multiplicity Of Threats’ In West Africa UK University Workers … Read more
Buhari will attend the AU summit and an AfCFTA session in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday start an official trip to Niamey, in the Republic of Niger. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
Ethiopia and Tigray forces have agreed to end their two-year conflict after Obasanjo’s intervention. Eko Hot Blog reports that the African Union (AU) mediator, Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced that the parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed to a “permanent cessation of hostilities”. The announcement came just more than … Read more
Mali and Guinea, also in West Africa, have also seen coups in the past 18 months that have prompted AU suspensions EKO HOT BLOG reports that the African Union (AU) on Monday, announced the suspension of Burkina Faso in response to the January 24 coup that ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The bloc’s 15-member … Read more
Apply for latest African Union Recruitment 2022, Careers & Job Vacancies Portal Opens (12 Positions) Eko Hot Blog reports that you can apply for African Union Recruitment 2022 as advertisement jobs via hrm.aucareers.org/erec as portal opens for Graduates Positions. These AU Jobs Recruitment 2022 are Available via African Union Career Vacancy Portal hrm.aucareers.org/erec. The African Union (AU) is … Read more
Mahamat described the travel ban as stigmatisation which could not be justified scientifically or on the grounds of reason logically EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat has said the travel ban on southern African countries due to COVID-19 Omicron variant is a form of stigmatisation against … Read more
Africa’s biggest continental bloc, African Union has nominated His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom as cultural ambassador to the Economic, social and cultural council of the union. This was contained in a letter dated October 26, 2021, and signed by Mr Oba Olasunkanki, Nigerian representative at the … Read more
The coupists had dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency claiming that political groups had been inciting civilians against the military EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s coup leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said the military seized power on Monday to prevent “civil war”. He added that the deposed … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka Addressing the youths of the community, Hon Quadri implored them to see tourism as a window through which a vast array of opportunities could be harnessed. The Economic, Social and Cultural Council wing of the African Union, ECOSOCC, on Monday, 27th September, 2021, pledged to work assiduously towards jockeying the immense … Read more
Increasing pressure on Guinea comes amid rising fears of democratic backsliding across West Africa Guinea’s ruling military came under diplomatic pressure on Friday as the African Union suspended the country over last weekend’s coup and West African envoys arrived to mediate in the crisis. The regional bloc ECOWAS had already suspended Guinea after special forces … Read more