Nigeria’s Ademola Adeyemi-Bero has been appointed as Nigeria’s Governor for Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, said his appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference. In a … Read more
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has revealed the interview dates for the recruitment of officers into different positions in the state’s civil service. The Commission’s Chairman, Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, announced this in a statement issued to journalists in Ibadan. He mentioned that the interview would begin with the Education Officers’ roles today, December 11, … Read more
OPAY received the CBN’s IFIC Award for Financial Inclusion Innovation at the 2024 International Financial Inclusion Conference, which brought together global leaders to advance financial inclusion in Africa and beyond. OPay stated that the award highlights its compliance with regulatory standards and support for Nigeria’s financial inclusion goals, aiming for a 95 percent participation rate … Read more
The Association of Nigeria Women Business Network (ANWBN) has trained over 250 women across Northern Nigeria in digital skills. In collaboration with the Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the “Digital Literacy & E-commerce Training for Women-Owned Businesses” program aims to train women entrepreneurs. The sessions were held in … Read more
Google has released its most searched topics by Nigerians and it’s quite amazing how updated we are in the country. As the year ends, more Nigerians searched about the U.S. election, Nigeria’s new National Anthem, and the national electricity grid, according to Google. The 2024 Year in Search report highlighted popular searches, notable individuals, topics, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester Oluwadahunsi, known as Sketel, has started the second phase of road grading in Epe Constituency II to improve roads and make transportation easier, especially as the festive season approaches. The project began on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The road grading will cover several areas in the constituency, aiming to … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), Nigeria, has urged the government to take proactive measures to combat the rising cases of electricity cable vandalism in the Epe Division. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 9, 2024, the group proposed the installation of discreet CCTV cameras at strategic locations to protect the … Read more
The Federation Account has recorded a 45% increase in revenue since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, attributed to his administration’s bold reforms and policies. Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Senate has advanced a bill proposing the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Korokorosei, Bayelsa State, to its second reading. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the bill aims to create an institution focused on teaching, research, and innovation in science and technology. The bill, sponsored by Senator Benson Konbowei (PDP, Bayelsa … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially inaugurated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at its headquarters in Abuja, naming the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering well after undergoing surgery to address a brain bleed, according to his medical team. The 79-year-old was admitted to a hospital in Brasília on Monday after reporting a severe headache. An MRI scan revealed an intracranial haemorrhage, prompting his transfer to the Sírio-Libanês hospital in São … Read more
Veteran rapper Eldee The Don has revealed that his father played a pioneering role in Nigeria’s digital revolution by being the first to connect the country to the internet. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Eldee shared this on the Adesope Live show, stating that his father also established Lagos’ first cyber cafe and provided internet … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Elebele, Bayelsa State, stabbed his mother to death after a failed attempt to use her for rituals. Community sources revealed the suspect recently returned from a Yahoo boys’ training camp in a neighboring state. A local pastor had warned the mother to reject strange gifts from him. The Elebele Youth President, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who is set to officially retire on March 7, 2025. In a statement announcing the leadership transition, President Tinubu highlighted the … Read more
The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has fixed December 12 for the hearing of an application by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, challenging the court’s jurisdiction in his ongoing trial. Justice Rahman Oshodi scheduled the hearing following a directive from the Court of Appeal, which mandated him to address … Read more
Israel has confirmed it conducted strikes against Syria’s naval fleet, causing significant damage. Earlier, video footage showing explosions at the port of Latakia, where numerous ships and parts of the port appear to have been extensively destroyed. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports over 310 Israeli strikes since the collapse of the … Read more
Philippine authorities evacuated nearly 90,000 people after Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island erupted, spewing ash, lava, and rocks. Officials warned of possible further eruptions in the coming days. “This is very destructive and it can burn everything in its path, including vegetation, buildings and humans,” said Teresito Bacolcol, the head of seismology at the Philippine … Read more
The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command to stop harassing motorists and release vehicles that have been impounded solely for violations related to tinted glasses and covered number plates. The lawmakers also urged the FCT Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of not less … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, is languishing in prison for speaking truth to power. Atiku condemned his detention as a violation of fundamental rights and a troubling indication of the growing climate of repression in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Actor Gideon Okeke has hailed his colleague, Zubby Michael, as the “biggest Nollywood star,” praising his immense talent and potential. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okeke wrote on his Instagram story, “Zubby Michael is the biggest Nollywood star. But like Elizabeth, I know what Mary is carrying. God’s expression resounds in different decibels.” He added, … Read more