Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says a stable and reliable power supply for all Lagosians is attainable as the present administration is making efforts to attain a 24/7 electricity supply in the state. The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Mineral Resources, Engr. Olowu Abiola, made the disclosure during a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that angry reactions are trailing some provisions in the 2023 supplementary budget proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu. The president transmitted the budget, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, to the National Assembly on Tuesday. As details of the budget emerged on Wednesday, several Nigerians criticised … Read more
Fast-rising media company, Eko Hot Blog, has been nominated as the Media Company of the Year at the Epe Division Annual Awards (EDCAA 2023). The EDCAA, which is organised by the Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) and aimed at celebrating excellent individuals, companies, organisations, and schools in the Epe Division of Lagos State, is presenting 15 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least three bills sponsored by Rep. Wale Raji of Epe Federal Constituency have come up for the first reading. The bills came up for first reading during plenary on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The first of the three bills is the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Act (Amendment) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the the newly constituted Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services and Primary Health Care has expressed its commitment to work with the Lagos State Ministry of Health towards improving access to affordable healthcare services and attainment of universal health coverage. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Lawal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a partnership with African Export-Import (Afrexim) and Access Banks. The partnership was signed at the 2nd Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Georgetown, Guyana, on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the partnership, worth $1.352 billion, was aimed at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Fidelity Bank Plc has emerged as the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2023. The bank was presented the award at a prestigious dinner event held on Saturday, 28 October 2023 at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. A statement by BusinessDay … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appealed to European Union (EU)-member states to support Nigeria’s economic reforms. The President made the appeal on Wednesday while receiving the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Angola to Nigeria, Mr. Jose Bamoquine Zau; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, recently concluded a three-day tour of various medical facilities across Lagos State. The tour spanned Wednesday, October 25, 2023, to Friday, October 27, 2023. The multiple visits to the medical facilities were aimed at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered Sterling Bank Plc and PAKAM Technology, to launch the WasteBanc initiative. The initiative is aimed at promoting the culture of recycling to tackle the challenge of waste management across the state. According to a statement issued by Mrs. Kadiri Folashade, thr Director, Public … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has hailed the leadership the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta Lagos State, for its optimal administration. He gave the commendation during his visit to the hospital last week as part of his tour of medical … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that Federal Government is prioritising mental healthcare for Nigerians and working to increase the number of medical professionals in the country. He made the statement at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Odo-Egiri kingdom is abuzz with excitement as the official coronation ceremony of HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri, kicks off today. The coronation ceremony, which began on Monday, October 30, 2023, will conclude on November 4, 2023, with a grand finale. According to the organising … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and three Agro-Processing centres facilitated by the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project to boost farmers’ productivity and ensure food security in the State. The Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and Frozen Catfish … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the City of Houston has designated October 25 as “Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Day”. Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas, United States (US), officially declared the special day in a statement released from Houston, Texas, on Thursday, 26 October 2023. The proclamation reads in part, “Whereas, The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to commence vaccination of young girls aged between 9 and 14 years in the state against Human (HPV). The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday. He said the wife of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has razed some buildings within the Docemu Market on Lagos Island, Lagos State. The fire, which was reported around 8:50pm on Sunday night, erupted from a three-storey building within the market before spreading to a few other houses. In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Lagos State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Safety Commission says it has taken another decisive action to ensure public safety by sealing 19 Bars and Lounges that repeatedly failed to comply with basic safety standards. The Director-General of the Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS FG’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it is embarking on a comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State from November 1, 2023, for a period of three months. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, announced the development on Saturday, during an inspection of the under deck, lagoon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Friday, concluded his three-day tour of healthcare facilities in Lagos State. The last day of the tour took the minister to two prominent healthcare institutions, the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, and the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Oshodi Annex. … Read more