Gov Adeleke Gives Appointment To Puff-Puff Seller He also approved a scholarship for her education up to Master’s level. Adeleke commissioned the long-abandoned Osun Farmers’ House to boost agriculture. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed a puff-puff vendor, Oluwatosin Adejumo, as a chef in the Osun State Government House. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess … Read more
Forum calls for inclusion of women, youth, and PWDs in food systems. Stakeholders discuss equitable access to resources and opportunities. Policy review aims to strengthen gender-responsive agriculture. ActionAid Nigeria has urged policymakers to prioritize smallholder women farmers, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the development of Nigeria’s food system during a consultative forum in … Read more
Obasa: Nigerians Have Witnessed Transformation Under Tinubu Says Tinubu’s administration had tackled the challenges of economic stagnation and instability Obasa praised the launch of the NELFUND Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying Nigerians have witnessed inspiring transformation within the last two years. … Read more
Shettima Lauds Tinubu’s Political Will in Driving Economic Reforms Highlighted the President’s recent trip to Brazil, which produced five MOUs Urged NES to provide practical solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to diversify Nigeria’s economy, describing him as a leader with the political will to take … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants to celebrate the 2024 Christmas and New Year festivities, allowing workers to spend quality time with their families and engage in agricultural activities. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for a three-day official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, landed at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday. His arrival was marked by a ceremonial military reception, signifying the commencement of the visit. … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a ₦971 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the state’s House of Assembly, emphasizing poverty eradication and inclusive growth. Tagged the “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity,” the estimates comprise ₦837.9 billion for capital expenditure (86% of the budget) and ₦133.1 billion for … Read more
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.46% in real terms (constant price) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to the Statistician General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran. This marks a 0.92 percentage point increase compared to the 2.54% growth recorded in Q3 2023. In a statement released on Monday, Adeniran also noted … Read more
The media team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the administration’s scorecard for October, showcasing progress on various initiatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made via the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre’s account on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The scorecard reflects President Tinubu’s strides toward achieving his Renewed Hope … Read more
The United Nations (UN) has projected that an additional 7 million Nigerians will face hunger by August 2025, as the country grapples with one of its most severe food crises. According to a joint report released by the Nigerian government and the UN. on Friday, approximately 33 million people are expected to experience food insecurity … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Luong Cuong of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on his historic election. President Cuong, a respected leader with over 40 years in the Vietnamese military and a Politburo member since 2021, was elected by the Vietnamese parliament to lead the nation. In a statement … Read more
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for civil servants, set to be implemented in November 2024. This decision follows extensive negotiations between the state government and the Niger State Labour Union, with Governor Bago emphasizing the sustainability of the wage increase through the government’s agricultural investments. EDITOR’S … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day working visit focused on enhancing trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, according to his spokesman. In a statement released Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe Constituency 1, has revealed his plans to assist over 200 young people in the community through farming to enhance food security. Tobun made this announcement in his speech during the ninth Town Hall Meeting of the House … Read more
The Federal Government has initiated the sale of 50 kg bags of rice for ₦40,000 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the current socioeconomic challenges stemming from the removal of subsidies on petroleum products. During a flag-off ceremony at the Arcade Ground in Abeokuta, … Read more
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has officially launched the distribution of 21,924 bags of rice under the Federal Government’s food security programme to alleviate economic hardship in the state. Speaking at the Katsina People’s Square on Sunday, Radda emphasized that the initiative primarily targets vulnerable groups, including women and youth, across all wards and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace in the northern regions affected by banditry and kidnapping, with a focus on allowing displaced farmers to return to their lands and boosting food production. Speaking during his 2024 Anniversary Broadcast on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day on October 1, 2024, Tinubu expressed … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced that the sale of subsidised rice to the public will begin on Monday, following an earlier distribution to civil and public servants. This initiative aims to alleviate the rising cost of rice, which has soared to as high as N90,000 per 50kg bag in some states. … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has disclosed that Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, Gates emphasized that reducing health inequality globally is … Read more