The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed the full payment of allowances to all 72,138 examiners it hired as ad-hoc staff for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In response to rumors suggesting that the council intentionally withheld payments, NECO clarified that delays were caused by incorrect bank details submitted by some examiners, temporarily … Read more
The Federal Government has reduced allowances for Nigerian scholars abroad by 12.7%, citing economic crises, with students reporting unpaid stipends for eight months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a 12.7% reduction in allowances for foreign scholars currently stranded in countries such as Russia, Morocco, and … Read more
President Tinubu submits bill to increase salaries for judicial officers to House. Bill aims to improve salaries, allowances, and benefits for judicial workers. Speaker reads bill titled “Prescribing Salaries and Allowances for Judicial Officers” during plenary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has forwarded an executive bill seeking to provide new salaries and allowances … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to promote the welfare of workers and the people of the state. This assurance is in reaction to the press briefing of the labour unions who made demands for the implementation of some outstanding allowances and emolument. The organized Labour Union in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia state governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that his administration has identified doctors on the state payroll who migrated abroad in pursuit of better opportunities, commonly known as ‘Japa,’ who still receive salaries from the state government despite their departure from state employment. According to PUNCH, this disclosure came during … Read more
Governor Makinde challenges Supreme Court’s order to pay sacked LG officials. He files motion and notice of appeal seeking reversal. The court had declared their dismissal unlawful and ordered payment of salaries and allowances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to challenge a Supreme Court judgment ordering the payment of salaries and … Read more
INEC has withheld officers’ allowances over missing materials EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has placed an embargo on allowances of over 630 ad-hoc workers engaged in the November 6, 2021 governorship election. While announcing this at a news briefing yesterday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Nkwachukwu … Read more