In the heart of Ketu, Lagos, a once-vibrant school-turned-residential building known as Agboye Estate now stands as a haunting symbol of abandonment and peril. The recent partial collapse of this massive structure on a sombre Sunday afternoon sent shockwaves rippling through the community, baring the raw wounds of neglect and indifference. As the rain … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, on Monday, held a protest in Port Harcourt, demanding an end to President Bola Tinubu‘s alleged marginalisation of the state chapter in his appointment. This online media platform gathered that the protest was held under the aegis of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano state government has recently filed a legal suit against the Federal Government, raising concerns of alleged intimidation directed towards the state’s Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC). The government claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau have engaged in actions … Read more
The recent tragic elevator accident at General Hospital Odan in Lagos Island, which claimed the life of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, sheds light on a deep-rooted issue plaguing Nigerian government properties – their poor management. The elevator accident serves as a grim symbol of the overall state of government properties in Nigeria – neglected and poorly … Read more
Civil Society Organization, Accountability Lab, has called on Tinubu to surpass his predecessor, in addressing corruption in Nigeria. They urged him to prioritize transparency, citizens’ engagement, and accountability. The organization emphasized that President Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts suffered setbacks, leading to a loss of credibility. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Civil Society Organization, … Read more
Buhari has sought National Assembly approval to pay judgment debts of $566.7 million, £98.5 million, and N226.2 billion owed by the Federal Government. The debts, totaling N544 billion, will be settled through promissory notes. Legal experts emphasize the importance of obeying court orders. EKO HOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National … Read more
El-Rufai firmly denies any wrongdoing, stating he has never misappropriated funds or acquired lavish properties during his tenure. He challenged his predecessors to prove their innocence and refuted claims of corruption. El-Rufai highlighted his administration’s focus on accountability and quality, ensuring that funds are used for the benefit of the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Garba Shehu, an aide to President Buhari, has clarified that the recent apology to Nigerians does not admit any wrongdoing. Shehu defends President Buhari’s accomplishments during his tenure, emphasizing his accountability and sense of fulfillment. While progress has been made in addressing security challenges, the nation’s economic difficulties, including the impact of the pandemic, continue … Read more
Lai Mohammed, has recently inaugurated the Advertising Offences Tribunal in Abuja. The tribunal aims to ensure equity, fairness, and professionalism in the advertising industry. The establishment of the tribunal is a significant move towards promoting transparency, accountability, and credibility in Nigeria’s advertising sector. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to promote ethical standards … Read more
Enugu State Governor-elect, Dr Peter Mbah, has inaugurated a 60-man Transition Committee ahead of the May 29 handover. The committee includes internationally-recognized technocrats, good governance, transparency and accountability advocates, financial and management experts, entrepreneurs, as well as tech and innovation specialists. The Transition Committee’s primary objective is to help articulate and fine-tune the incoming administration’s … Read more
Lagos revenue agency has unveiled whistleblower channel EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), through Deloitte, a leading professional firm, on Friday unveiled its whistle-blowing tip off channels to drive transparency, accountability and general public inclusivity in the affairs of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
President Buhari Demands Transparency and Accountability As New NNPC Board Visit him Ekohotblog, report that President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, … Read more
(At Body Of Past Presidents Of The Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria Dialogue on October 18, 2020) Considering that virtually all those listed to speak qualified as Chartered Accountants over fifty years ago, we deserve the introduction which tagged us as the “Old Brigade”. We should be thankful that we have not been labelled … Read more
Accountability, leadership and transformation are inexorably linked. Accountability is an acute and overt manifestation of leadership. Leadership involves accepting and acting on the accountabilities of the position. Transformation will not occur without leadership. One of the first aspects of a business that needs to be transformed is accountability. Among the strongest evidence that a business … Read more