The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14 as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). According to the NCC, a total of 153 million SIMs have now been linked to NINs, reflecting a significant compliance rate of 96 percent, up from 69.7 percent … Read more
NAHCON increases 2024 Hajj pilgrimage cost to N6.8 million Price hike attributed to unfavorable Dollar-Naira exchange rate Indenting pilgrims urged to settle balance by March 28, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revised the cost of the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, increasing it to N6.8 million. Initially … Read more
President Bola Tinubu may announce new wage on May 1, backdating it to April. National Minimum Wage Committee aims to finalize negotiations before May 1 deadline. Concerns arise as current minimum wage expires on March 31, but agreement unlikely by then. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are indications that President Bola Tinubu might unveil the … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Negotiations between the United States and South Korea regarding the cost-sharing for American troops stationed in South Korea are progressing smoothly, according to a senior Biden administration official. While the talks are ahead of schedule, there isn’t necessarily a strict deadline looming before the November U.S. election. Editor’s Picks: BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) says taxpayers who refuse to file their annual returns by the deadline will face court action. The LIRS Chairman, Ayodele Subair, made the threat on Wednesday when he was a guest on Arise TV. The service had set the deadline for the filing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog report that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has decided to postpone the implementation of penalties for companies that have not filed their annual returns. The deadline has now been extended from January 1, 2024, to April 1, 2024. This decision was reportedly made due to technical issues encountered on the Company Registration … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Italy has called on the Economic Community of West African States to prolong the timeframe for the reinstallation of the deposed president of Niger. This online media platform gathered that this counsel was offered on Monday, by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in an interview. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has issued a fresh two-week ultimatum, demanding that the federal government fast track planned palliatives measures to ease the burden on the citizens caused by the fuel subsidy removal. The stipulated time frame came in the light of the federal government’s apparent delay, several … Read more
Adamu Garba has reacted to the IMF’s request over the deadline date for the old notes swap. The IMF urged the FG to consider the condition of the citizens and extend the date. According to the APC chieftain, FG must extend the deadline so we can face the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
El-Rufai has slammed Atiku over his comment on the naira notes deadline. Atiku previously advised the CBN not to extend the deadline any further. According to the Kaduna Gov, Atiku is benefiting from the ‘suffering’ of Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has accused the presidential candidate of the … Read more
El-Rufai has faulted CBN over the old naira notes swap deadline. The CBN has fixed February 10 as the deadline for the old notes swap. According to the Kaduna Gov, the CBN is causing needless pain to Nigerians with its policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has faulted … Read more
Tinubu has reacted to the extension of the deadline for old notes by CBN. Tinubu commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the CBN for the extension. The Former Lagos Gov. noted that the lobbying for the extension is part of the reasons he arrived late for the interaction with political leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
House of Reps has kicked against the extension of the deadline for old notes. Godwin Emefiele on Sunday announced that the deadline has been extended by ten days. The House on Tuesday constituted the ad hoc committee to look into the deadline set by CBN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ad hoc committee on … Read more
By Min Eddie The CBN was set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, the apex bank faced various calls to extend the deadline due to the shortage of the new notes. The CBN has now bowed to pressure by extending the deadline. Eko … Read more
The CBN was set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, the apex bank faced various calls to extend the deadline due to the shortage of the new notes. The CBN has now bowed to pressure by extending the deadline. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The deadline for the collection of PVC is getting closer. The presidential election has been fixed for February 25th and the deadline for PVC collection is Sunday, January 29. Voters who applied for PVC can go to their centres with any of their temporary voter cards, photocopied driving licenses or National Identity Cards. EKO HOT … Read more
Three days to deadline, two presidential Aspirants names are missing on INEC portal ….a former Kano state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is the presidential candidate of NNPP, Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore is the standard bearer of the AAC. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Unveils GAC Showroom, All-New GS4 Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why Ogun And Lagos Residents Must … Read more
FG has extended NIN-SIM verification. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has extended the deadline for the National Identification Number-Subscriber Identity Module data verification to March 31, 2022. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Ike Adinde, and Head of Corporate Communications, National Identity … Read more