Egypt’s $9.3 Billion IMF Loan Tops List of African Nations Struggling with Financial Stability” “Reliance on IMF Loans Raises Concerns Over Africa’s Economic Future” “Kenya, Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire Trail Egypt in Massive IMF Debt Obligations: A Growing Trend Across Africa” African nations grappling with economic instability have increasingly turned to the International Monetary Fund … Read more
…..Flying Eagles, 11 others to participate in tourney The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced Côte d’Ivoire as the host country for the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision, made on Monday afternoon during a meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco, ends months of speculation regarding the venue for the prestigious … 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
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles received a financial boost of N5 million from Wilfred Ndidi following their 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire at the WAFU B U-20 Championship. Coached by Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles secured the win in their final group match held at the Stade Municipal in Lomé on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in their second match of the 2024 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Togo on Thursday. After suffering a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening game, the Flying Eagles faced a must-win situation to keep their qualification hopes alive. EDITOR’S … Read more
Telcos are raising concerns about the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction disrupting Internet connectivity. They are seeking the relocation of the submarine cables. The calls come a few months after cable cuts in Côte D’Ivoire disrupted Internet services in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that telecommunications companies (Telcos) have expressed fears that the construction of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more
The Super Eagles are in the knockout stages. Their qualification came after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria won despite being wasteful in front of goal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their third match of the Group Stage to reach the round of 16 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have arrived at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny d’Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). The Super Eagles stormed the West African country on Wednesday afternoon with all team members stylishly dressed in native attires. The … Read more
The CAF football body have officially confirmed the start dates for the 2023 AFCON that’s set to take place in Ivory Coast. It is a 4 week event that starts January 13, 2024 and ends February 11, 2024. As it is with the recent AFCON, it cuts through 24 teams who will be selected from … Read more
A powerful Nigerian Governor has been elected into a new position in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ekiti state and chairman of the Nigerian governors’ forum, Kayode Fayemi, has been elected as President of the Forum of Regions of Africa, FORAF. According to a text message by the Director, … Read more
Abike Dabiri-Erewa has disclosed that the outc9me of investigation into the death of Nigeria wrongly jailed in Cote D’Ivoire will shock man EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the outcome of investigation into the death of Itunu Babalola, the Nigerian lady … Read more
Itunu Babalola, the Nigerian lady who died in prison in Côte D’Ivoire has been buried in Oyo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Itunu Babalola aka Bekky Paul, the Nigerian lady who died in prison in Côte D’Ivoire after she was wrongly jailed, has been buried in Ibadan, Oyo State. Her corpse … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG perspective on the unfortunate death of Itunu Babalola Nigerian woman wrongfully incarcerated in Cote D’Ivoire. On Monday, November 15, 2021, various media were saturated with the news of Itunu Babalola, a 22-year-old Nigerian woman who was wrongfully incarcerated in Cote D’Ivoire but died in detention after battling a diabetes-related complication. It is … Read more
Nigerian Lady, Itunu Wrongfully Convicted in Cote D’ivoire Dies in Prison Babalola was said to have contracted an infection in prison which led to her death last night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Itunu Babalola, a Nigerian, who was wrongfully incarcerated in Cote D’lvoire, is dead. David Hundeyin, a Freelance Investigative journalist, who brought her … Read more
Twelve Nigerians who were marooned in Côte d’Ivoire have reportedly paid N7m for a charter flight bring them to the country. The stranded men who were said to be awaiting evacuation were desperate to return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nigerian Mission in Côte d’Ivoire gave the 12 businessmen approval to secure the … Read more
-Adama Koné, says Adesina deserves a second term because he does a great job President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’ Ivoire has appointed Adama Koné, Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs to support the re-election of Akinwumi Adesina as President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB). Mr Quattara said this at the first Council of … Read more