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SGF George Akume emphasizes economic productivity and stability in setting a new national minimum wage. Government aims to control inflation and ensure a balanced economy alongside wage increases. Akume criticizes organized labour for shutting down the national grid during a recent strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more
The Senate has called for an immediate review of security strategies across all government levels due to persistent insecurity. Former Senate leaders emphasized the urgency, highlighting the widespread impact of banditry and kidnappings. Senator Nasiru and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, stressed the critical need for a coordinated effort and proper … Read more
Tinubu approved the establishment of an ICT hub in Ekiti State. Vice President Shettima announced the hub during the Third Expanded National MSME Clinics. The ICT hub will be completed in 90 days to harness the potential of Ekiti youths in technology. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an … Read more
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced plans to relocate Ikoyi prison and other correctional centers from urban areas. Urbanization has encroached on spaces around these facilities, prompting the need for relocation. President Tinubu inherited 256 correctional centers, making a complete overhaul within a year unrealistic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on … Read more
Reps passes N98.5 billion supplementary bill for FCT Administration Tinubu presents bill to National Assembly for critical infrastructure development Committee chair highlights necessity of funds for infrastructure development in federal capital EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives passed the 2024 supplementary bill of N98.5 billion for the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Thursday, … Read more
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Nominees As SEC DG, Commissioners. Frana Chukwuogor, Abimbola Oyebola Ajomale and Samiya Hassan-Usman were approved as Executive Commissioners. The Senate’s decision followed a report from the Senate Committee on Capital Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for Director General and Executive Commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission … Read more
Be Grateful We Are Not Under Military Rule – Presidency Slams Labour. Labour criticized for actions during the strike. Urging labor to see itself as a partner with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has indicated that following the recently concluded nationwide strike, organized labor should acknowledge Nigeria’s democratic status, rather than … Read more
Labour Party renames ‘Obidient’ directorate after backlash from over 200 support groups. Support groups accused LP leadership of undermining the movement’s independence. LP’s National Publicity Secretary announced the renaming decision in response to the controversy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has renamed the ‘Obidient’ directorate following backlash over its naming and … Read more
Heavy Security Presence Amid Emirate Tussle Court Hearing. Nationwide strike affects the court’s sitting on Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement. Court issues order halting Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law EKO HOT BLOG reports that tight security envelops the Federal High Court complex on Court Road in Kano as the emirate tussle hearing commences. Policemen and DSS operatives … Read more
Tinubu Eyes Import Duty Suspension On Food, Drugs, and essential commodities for six months to tackle inflation. Proposed Executive Order also includes waiving levies on fertilizers, poultry feed, flour, and grains, and offering low-interest loans to agriculture, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. Plan contradicts earlier statements by Tinubu on food imports, emphasizing domestic production to address … Read more
Appointing Wike One Of the Best Choices In My Administration – Tinubu. Tinubu commended Wike’s leadership and performance during the inauguration of the Inner Southern Expressway extension. The President highlighted the project as a testament to his administration’s development agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of Federal Capital Territory … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos adjourned the case against Cubana Chief Priest to June 25 for mention. Okechukwu, arraigned by the EFCC on April 17 for abuse of the naira. Parties are exploring a settlement, as informed by defence counsel Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN) on May 2. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court … Read more
US lawmakers accuse Nigeria of holding Binance executive “hostage” in Abuja. Gambaryan was detained during a visit to discuss Binance’s compliance issues, with a colleague escaping detention. Sixteen Republican congressmen, have urged President Biden to intervene for Gambaryan’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US lawmakers have accused Nigeria of holding Tigran Gambaryan, an executive from … Read more
Negotiations Restart: Nigerian Workers’ Minimum Wage Talks Resume. The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage met at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, with federal government ministers and organized labour leaders in attendance. While no state governors attended, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was represented by its Director General, Abdulateef Shittu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that negotiations for a … Read more
A train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed at Asha station on Wednesday The incident occurred at 3:52 pm, shortly after departing from Kubwa station, with no immediate response from authorities. This is the second derailment on this route in two weeks, following a similar incident on May 26 near Jere. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tinubu extends heartfelt birthday wishes to Pastor Kumuyi on 83rd birthday. Pastor Kumuyi is recognized for his contributions as a leader, writer, and educator in Nigeria and worldwide. President Tinubu commends Pastor Kumuyi’s dedication to serving both God and humanity, especially the underprivileged EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday … Read more
The House of Reps accused organized labour of spreading fake lawmakers’ salary. Lawmakers emphasized that the actions of the NLC and TUC in circulating these figures could incite public resentment. The House reaffirmed its commitment to improving workers’ conditions and acknowledged the temporary suspension of the strike for further negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Heated Debate In Senate Over New Ranching Regulation Bill. Senator Titus Tartenger Zam sponsored the bill to regulate cattle rearing and ranching nationwide. The bill faced strong opposition from Senators Danjuma Goje and Adamu Aliero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a heated debate erupted on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday following the passage … Read more
State governments in Nigeria spent over ₦900 billion on recurrent expenditures in the first quarter of 2024. Data sourced from budget implementation reports accessed through Open Nigerian States. Expenditure categories included refreshments, sitting allowances, travel expenses, utilities, and more. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the first three months of 2024, no fewer than 30 state … Read more
FG Must Reverse Electricity Tariffs, Scrap Band Classification, NLC Insists This decision was made during a joint National Executive Council meeting,. Organized labor emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues alongside wage increases to ease financial burdens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a joint National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more