Tinubu is leading the 65th ECOWAS Ordinary Session in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja. Dignitaries, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, have gathered at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s tenure as the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government has come to a close today. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian leader is expected to hand over the baton of leadership to another leader. The body is currently holding its 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority … Read more
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger form the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) after leaving ECOWAS, aiming for greater regional integration and strengthened ties with Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have established a new regional bloc, the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), following their withdrawal from the … Read more
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have met in Abuja to discuss the launch of the ECO, a single regional currency. Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting received a strong endorsement from Nigeria, the largest economy in West Africa. According to a statement released by … Read more
Tinubu urges ECOWAS members to strengthen ties and reject divisive forces during the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament. Tinubu emphasizes the importance of regional solidarity in enhancing the bloc’s resilience and effectiveness against threats to its unity. He calls for reinforcing the legitimacy of decisions by the Authority of Heads of … Read more
Senegal President’s inauguration: Tinubu, Other African Leaders Grace Dakar Today. Tinubu’s visit marks his first official trip to Senegal since taking office. Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye, emerged victorious with over 53.7% of the votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today (Tuesday) for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration … Read more
Tinubu congratulates Bassirou Faye on Senegal’s presidential win. Expresses confidence in Faye’s leadership. Commends Senegal’s peaceful election, reaffirms support for democracy in West Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated Bassirou Faye on his historic victory in Senegal’s presidential election. According to reports from this online media platform, Faye secured triumph … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. President Tinubu also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Monetary Zones (WAMZ) under the ECOWAS have faced significant challenges in realizing their aspirations to adopt a single currency across member states, with the timeline for implementation stretching beyond initial expectations. During the 51st meeting of the Convergence Council of WAMZ held in Abuja over the weekend, Olorunsola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that citizens across Niger welcomed the decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift some sanctions imposed on the country following last year’s coup. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to remove sanctions imposed on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in order to maintain unity and security across the region, ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Touray announced Saturday following an extraordinary session in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a heartfelt plea to the ECOWAS Authority, General Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian Head of State, emphasizes the crucial need for common sense and public responsibility in addressing the challenges facing West Africa. Reflecting on the region’s history, General Gowon underscores the importance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation, especially amidst … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State government has said that it has arrested illegal miners in Idi-Ayunre in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state and seized the facility the miners used for processing of illegally mined minerals. The state Governor, Seyi Makinde, who made this known on Saturday in a statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria has agreed to restore electricity supply to Niger Republic as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) yesterday lifted the sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina-Faso and Guinea. The sanctions were lifted after the extraordinary summit of ECOWAS on the political, peace and security situation in the sub-region held at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted various economic sanctions slammed on Niger Republic, Burkina Faso and Mali. The regional bloc, however, said the political and targeted sanctions remain. This decision was made at the Extra-ordinary Summit on the political, security, and peace conditions in the ECOWAS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has advised three military-ruled West African nations that recently announced their exit from the community to reconsider their decision. Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who gave the admonition on Saturday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that General Yakubu Gowon has urged Nigerians to give more time to the administration of President Bola Tinubu towards resolving the various challenges confronting the country. He added that it was too early in the life of the administration to begin to resolve all the inherited crises in different sectors. Gowon … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant move aimed at addressing the recent decision by the Republic of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu has delegated a high-level team to engage with the governments of these nations. This strategic diplomatic mission includes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria has reportedly suffered a significant loss of 91 per cent of its mining sector revenue due to the activities of illegal miners. The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament, Mohamed Tunis, revealed this during the commencement of a three-day seminar titled “Illegal mining and its implications … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic has cast a shadow over the $277.22bn trade of the Economic Community of West African States with the world. In 2022, total trade volumes, including imports and exports, from the ECOWAS region totaled $277.22bn according to data from the region’s Trade … Read more