Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and major oil marketers are engaged in discussions aimed at eliminating petrol importation by increasing reliance on the Dangote Refinery. The meeting, held at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja and chaired by NNPCL Group CEO Mele Kyari alongside the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, included representatives … Read more
Some federal lawmakers have refuted claims that governors are threatening to deny them re-election tickets in 2027 over their support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. This denial follows reports by Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, who alleged that certain governors were pressuring lawmakers to withdraw their backing for the … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of the NDIC Editors Forum in Lagos. The theme of the conference is: … Read more
The Taraba State Government has announced the temporary closure of Danbaba Suntai Airport in Jalingo to allow for modernization and upgrades. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation Development, Genesis Kwantar, the government confirmed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority approved the closure. Operations at the airport are scheduled … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, says it criticises President Bola Tinubu’s administration with the same vigour it applied during the government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. The Secretary-General of the Forum, Murtala Aliyu, made this statement on Arise TV, saying that while the remains impartial and not partisan He said it was an unfair judgment to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will resume nationwide continuous voter registration, CVR, February 2025. This is as it said the exercise will commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas. The Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, in a memo dated November 20, 2024, charged Resident Electoral Commissioners to make some … Read more
The House of Representatives will march against gender-based violence on Monday as part of activities marking the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi announced that the march, involving over 1,000 participants, will begin at the National Assembly and end at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters. The demonstration … Read more
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it will comply with court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, despite ongoing legal disputes concerning the state’s financial entitlements. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, emphasized the office’s … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the electoral body to move its offices away from local government areas across Nigeria. This resolution came after a motion by Hon. Sunday Nnamchi, who argued that relocating INEC offices to neutral grounds would help safeguard the integrity of the … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has criticized the proposed tax reforms by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the initiative is detrimental to the interests of the northern region. In a communiqué signed by NEF convener Professor Ango Abdullahi and released on Saturday, the forum expressed strong opposition to the Tax Reform Bill, currently under consideration … Read more
The Arewa Professionals for Democracy and Development, APDD, has blasted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over his recent criticisms on the loan request by President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the National Assembly approved a $2.2 billion foreign loan request from President Tinubu. Different reactions from various quarters of Nigeria, have however, trailed … Read more
The Federal Government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the security challenges in the South-East region. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos EKO … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Rotary Club Ikoyi donated and commissioned a solar power system to the Motherless Babies Home at Ikoyi Lagos today, November 23, 2024. The solar power system has 14 solar panels installed on the roof of the care home to help improve the welfare of the children. Rotary International has thousands of … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
An early morning inferno struck the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Saturday, destroying properties worth millions of naira and disrupting operations at the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation … Read more
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the traditional rulers and practitioners of traditional beliefs in Yorubaland to unite for the advancement of their community. Adams made this call on Friday during a visit of the Executive Members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, ICIR, to his residence … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature Hon Wale Raji, Epe Grammar School, FRSC, Hon. Ogunkelu, Epe Local Government, Aiyetoro Market and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions for Epe Schools Ekohotblog reports that Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions … Read more
Five Nigerian pastors, along with other Nigerians living in Idabato II, Cameroon, have been detained by Cameroonian authorities following the abduction of Divisional Officer Ewane Roland earlier this October. The pastors’ arrest highlights escalating tensions between the Cameroonian government and the Nigerian community in the disputed Bakassi Peninsula. The incident unfolded after armed men abducted … Read more
The Celestial Church of Christ, Acts of Apostle Parish in Ketu, Alapere, Lagos, has been plunged into turmoil following a N5m donation made by the church leadership. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the crisis unfolded during a Sunday service last week when Muyiwa Oluponna, a self-proclaimed son of the church founder, disrupted the service in … Read more