Dangote agrees to let refinery workers join NUPENG after talks. MoU to be signed within two weeks to formalise deal. Agreement averts planned strike by oil and gas workers. The Dangote Group has agreed to allow workers at its refinery and petrochemical operations to join the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), … Read more
Wike met with PDP allies in Abuja amid debates on his party standing. PDP clarified no sanctions have been taken due to lack of petitions. The meeting intensifies speculation over Wike’s influence in the opposition part Close allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, met at his official residence in Abuja … Read more
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, led a distinguished delegation to meet with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the minister’s office in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the visit, announced … Read more
Governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are held a physical meeting at the Forum’s secretariat in Abuja, addressing pressing national concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that initially scheduled for 8:00 AM, the meeting experienced delays as only a handful of governors arrived on time. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday conferred the prestigious national honor of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the honor was presented during the Nigeria-India Bilateral Meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu stated that the award symbolizes … Read more
The G5 faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), spearheaded by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, convened a critical meeting in Abuja on Friday. This influential group includes notable figures such as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and former governors Samuel Ortom of Benue, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, and Okezie Ikpeazu … Read more
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday directed senior police officers to protect participants of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024. Egbetokun issued this directive in response to a request from human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa. EDITOR’S PICK Exercise Caution, We’re Open To … Read more
President Bola Tinubu attends NEC meeting on national minimum wage adjustments EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu made a rare appearance at the 142nd meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held on Thursday at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The council convened to discuss critical … Read more
Tinubu calls for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement and the FBI director to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and related crimes. The meeting took place at the State House in Abuja with FBI Director Christopher Wray and top Nigerian security chiefs. Security chiefs in attendance included the National Security Adviser, Inspector-General of Police, DSS Director-General, NDLEA … Read more