Governor Siminalayi Fubara denies reports of a proposed ₦80,000 minimum wage for state and local government workers, calling them unverified and baseless. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly denied reports suggesting that he proposed a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for workers in the state and local government areas. This … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom released ₦4.755 billion for pensions, gratuities, and allowances, fulfilling his campaign promise to improve civil servant welfare and education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, announced that July would be a month of significant development for the citizens. He released ₦4.755 billion for the payment … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a crackdown on civil servants who have relocated abroad while still drawing salaries without officially resigning. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President demanded immediate reimbursement of all wages fraudulently received by civil servants involved. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Approves N35 Billion To Kickstart Student Loan Disbursement Minimum Wage: Labour … Read more
Prince Rotimi Martins elected as Chairman with 272 votes Engineer Ademola Amure becomes Vice Chairman with 370 votes Awe Jamiu Abolore wins Assistant General Secretary position with 322 votes Eko Hot Blog reports that the Island Club has elected a new executive committee after a keenly contested electoral process. The election held at the social … Read more
Lagos government plans to allocate homes to 698 civil servants through a ballot system. Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, announced the initiative during a press briefing. The government aims to ensure transparency in allocation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has announced plans to allocate homes to 698 civil servants through a … Read more
Senator Monday Okpebholo criticizes Governor Godwin Obaseki for implementing new minimum wage. He accused Obaseki of misusing N5 billion allocated for palliatives and civil servant stipends. Okpebholo questioned Obaseki’s use of the allocated funds. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Monday Okpebholo, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has … Read more
Have you been to a Nigerian government agency recently? You must remember that officer attending to you with a scowl as if they were being forced to work. You must also remember wondering why they were so rude or dismissive. Don’t worry; you are not alone. Hostile reception is perhaps the default attitude of Nigerian … Read more
Federal government workers often take a study leave. They are expected to secure approval from the head of civil service. The government is moving to physically verify the location of officers on study leave. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has demanded that Federal Civil Servants on study leave show evidence … Read more
Minister Nyesom Wike seeks House approval for N500 billion loan for FCT’s 2024 budget. Lawmaker expresses concerns over proposed borrowing, suggests exploring capital market options. Wike urges newly sworn-in FCT officials to pledge loyalty to President Tinubu’s agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister Nyesom Wike calls for N500 billion loan approval from House for FCT’s … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu announced various relief measures on Thursday. He said the Lagos government was setting up open markets for cheap food items, among other things. The governor also launched palliative in health and education. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced sweeping interventions which the state will be implementing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some primary and secondary school teachers employed by the Rivers State Government have staged a peaceful protest at the Government House in Port Harcourt to express their dissatisfaction over exclusion from Governor Fubara’s N100,000 Christmas Bonus for Civil Servants in the state. The protesting teachers pointed out that while other … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has confirmed salary suspension for 686 civil servants missing from a recent verification process. According to the Federal Government, civil servants who were initially suspended but have since completed verification will have their withheld salaries released. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the salaries of more than 2,000 civil servants working in Federal Government ministries, departments, and agencies have been withheld. A senior civil servant at the Federal Ministry of Defence, who spoke to the Punch on condition of anonymity due to Public Service Rules which forbid civil servants from speaking to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Thursday locked out civil servants from the ministry. This online media platform understands that the Minister prevented workers who came to work late from gaining access to the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen To Sue Napoli Over Mockery Video Osinbajo Gets Fresh International … Read more
An office cleaner and clerks were among the recipients. The state governor promised that his administration will continue to reward loyalty, and dedication to excellence. The award ceremony was part of activities marking the 2023 Lagos State Public Service Week. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, rewarded 10 “outstanding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has said that a new Nigeria will come when God finishes the work He has started with the Civil Servants. She made the statement during the 2023 Special Thanksgiving Service at the Exousia Church of God in Abuja. … Read more
ohEKO HOT BLOG reports that Zamfara State civil servants now report to their duty posts twice a week, Mondays and Tuesdays, following high cost of transportation and economic challenges in the State. According to reports, many ministries and State government agencies were like graveyards on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has announced an increase in the salaries of civil servants in the state by N10,000. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the governor and posted on his verified Twitter handle @FrancisNwifuru. Nwifuru said that the increase was approved by the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Abia State government has banned civil servants and other public servants in the state from hawking and trading articles within the government’s stipulated hours working hours of 8am to 4pm. The order was given by the acting Head of Service, Joy Maduka during her maiden meeting with the staff of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has rescheduled the 2023 promotion exercise for Officers on Grade Level 01 to 06 in the mainstream civil service as well as those on Grade Level 01 to 16 in Parastatal and Agencies. The government made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, … Read more