EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a recent survey, cement prices in some northern states have seen a decline. As reported by Legit, major cement manufacturers like Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA are selling the product at nearly identical prices. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to alleviate the rising costs of construction materials, cement remains … Read more
Nigeria faces a multitude of crises, a suffocating blend of economic hardship and escalating insecurity. This dangerous mix is evident in the recent kidnapping of over 280 pupils and teachers from schools in Kaduna state. While the safe return of these victims remains the most pressing concern, this horrific event compels us to analyze the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has detailed the conditions necessary for the reopening of land borders across the country. During his visit to the Ogun 1 command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Idiroko, Ogun State, the acting CGC emphasized that … Read more
Mali Political Tensions:ECOWAS withdraws ambassadors in Mali,to shuts borders EKOHOTBLOG report that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to withdraw all its ambassadors from Mali and close land and air borders between member-countries and Mali. This resolution was conveyed in a communiqué issued after an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority … Read more
New Zealand suspends reopening of borders over Omicron EKO HOT BLOG reports that New Zealand on Tuesday delayed the planned reopening of its international borders because of the sweeping spread of Omicron around the world. The suspension comes as several other countries reimposed social distancing measures. Many nations are on high alert just days ahead … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, Dangote Groups Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, Worldwide, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to reopen the country’s borders with neighbouring countries without further delay. Igbo youths frowned upon what they described as the “leverages waivers gracefully granted to Dangote Groups and few others by the Buhari Government either to ‘export or … Read more