Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, has been named TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, underscoring his dramatic return to political prominence. The announcement was made Thursday by TIME Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, who hailed Trump’s “historic comeback” as a defining moment in American politics. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to combating hunger and poverty while advocating for Nigeria’s inclusion in the G20 as a step toward addressing global challenges. Speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu expressed his administration’s determination to lead discussions on sustainable development, energy transition, … 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 Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). According to a statement by Stanley Nwokocha, the Vice President’s spokesperson, Shettima will represent Nigeria at the international event scheduled to take place in Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26. The 2024 … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Nigerians for their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in the face of global challenges. She encouraged Nigerians to take pride in being part of one of the most dynamic countries in the world. Okonjo-Iweala made these remarks on Tuesday while celebrating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. … Read more
Trillions of dollars wasted on subsidies for agriculture, fishing, and fossil fuels could have addressed climate change, according to the World Bank. Governments spend $1.25 trillion annually on these sectors, six times more than their Paris Agreement commitment. Repurposing these subsidies can tackle global challenges and create a better future. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more