President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration’s economic reforms have weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, but he assured that efforts would be made to prioritize social investment programs to assist the most vulnerable members of society. This statement was made by President Tinubu during a courtesy call from the Managing Director of the International Monetary … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Tinubu described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. He made this statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abuja, the nation’s capital, after a week away from the country. This online media platform gathered that the president had embarked on a working visit to New Delhi in India for the G20 Summit and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that after hundreds of hours of negotiations and more than a dozen drafts, representatives of the world’s richest nations faced a difficult choice late Friday evening: Accept watered-down language about Ukraine in a final G20 declaration, or have no declaration at all. As the clock ticked down, the leaders chose the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group of 20 (G20) has granted African Union a permanent membership at the ongoing summit in New Delhi, India. The AU which comprises 55 countries on the continent now has a permanent membership on the G20 just like the European Union (EU) Editor’s Pick G20 To Consider AU Membership … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that more than a hundred Tibetan refugees gathered for a demonstration in New Delhi on Friday, insisting that the “occupation” of Tibet by China should be a topic of discussion during the upcoming two-day G20 summit in the city. Global leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group of 20 members are considering granting membership to the African Union. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Akeredolu Reportedly Returns To Nigeria After Several Months Abroad Afenifere Felicitates With Tinubu Over Victory At The Tribunal Asake To Perform At Trace Awards In Kigali The G20 group consists of 19 world’s … Read more
Six people were killed and scores injured in a bomb attack on central Istanbul. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people and 81 others injured after an explosion hit Istiklal street in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey’s capital, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off PHOTOS: … Read more