El-Rufai Reveals Nigeria’s Most Successful Period Of Economic Growth

Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has said that the second term of former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the “most successful” in terms of economic growth, job creation, and inflation rate in Nigeria. El-Rufai while speaking at the Africa In the World conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on Friday, attributed … Read more

Beyond Palliatives: Investing in Production and Job Creation for Sustainable Impact

Palliatives

Amidst the laudable proposition to distribute of N8,000 to 12 million impoverished Nigerians as palliatives cushioning the effect of subsidy removal, we must consider the forte of such move beyond the surface. As we explore the intricacies of this approach, it dawns upon us that the mere act of conferring N8,000 in cash to those … Read more

Inauguration Speech: Tinubu Unveils Economic Agenda To Propel Nigeria’s Prosperity, Job Growth 

Removing Subsidy Tinubu

Tinubu has outlined his economic agenda, focusing on job creation, economic growth, and improved governance. The administration aims to stimulate the economy through budgetary reforms, industrial policies, and enhanced electricity accessibility.  Efforts will also be made to strengthen security, prioritize infrastructure development, and address concerns in agriculture and monetary policies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Tinubu’s Triumph: Church Highlights Key Demands For Incoming Administration Ahead Of Inauguration

Presidency Tinubu ‘T-Pain’

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has emphasized the need to test the resilience of the nation’s judicial system in the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. They called on the incoming government to prioritize security, education, healthcare, and infrastructural development for a united and prosperous nation. The Church also urges the government to address rising inflation, … Read more

Atiku Questions US Public Position On Nigeria’s Election After Blinken’s Call To Tinubu

Blinken's Call To Tinubu 

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, called President-elect Bola Tinubu  The call focused on strengthening the US-Nigeria partnership and inclusive leadership. Atiku Abubakar voiced disbelief over the call, citing its contradiction with the US public position on Nigeria’s election.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Northern Youths Warn Of Dire Consequences For Struggling Nigerians

Prices Of Petrol
  • The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has warned against the Federal Government’s plan to remove fuel subsidy.

  • They fear that this move would increase the cost of living for Nigerians and cause severe economic consequences.

  • The NYCN has called on the government to prioritize job creation and economic growth instead of removing the subsidy.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has warned against the plan of the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy.

In a statement in Kaduna on Thursday, the President of the Council, Isa Abubakar, expressed the group’s opposition to the proposed fuel subsidy removal in June.

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I Will Dredge River Niger To Boost Economic Growth – Atiku

Atiku

Atiku has promised to dredge of River Niger to boost Economic growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to dredge the River Niger to boost trade and economic growth of the commercial people of the southeast. According to him, if elected as president … Read more

(Opinion) Way Out Of Newest Pandemic Called ASUU Strike Ravaging Nigeria

  The ASUU strike is fast assuming a bigger threat and an impending disaster to the economic growth of Nigeria just as the terrible Covid-19 pandemic that crippled the Nation and entire re world in 2020; an industrial crisis that has thrown a spoke in the wheel of the progress of Nigerian youth and the … Read more

ASUU Strike Poses More Threat Than COVID-19, Ukraine-Russia War-Youths

Nigerian youths have said the industrial action by ASUU has affected the economic growth of the Country   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lingering industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has remained a bigger threat to the economic growth of Nigeria compared to COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine, … Read more

LASG To Leverage On Technology For Economic Growth

Lagos to leverage on technology for economic growth ….the upgraded campus network infrastructure will also strengthen the communication system and encourage e-learning for public servants as well as virtual conferences. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate … Read more

Ogun Govt. Pledges Support For Youths

The Ogun State Government is ready to promote and assist youths that are creative in their different areas of endeavour, for rapid economic growth of the State, Commissioner for Rural Development, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun has said. Oludotun revealed this at Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during the presentation of certificates and distribution of starter packs to … Read more

Lagos Port HSE Committee Honours Members

The Lagos Port Health and Safety Committee held her annual lecture and award last Thursday as a way of celebrating outstanding performance in 2019. The event which held at the Lagos Port complex Apapa with theme of the lecture focused on “Economic Recovery Growth 2020.” The lecture delivered by Mr.Julius Akpong, head of safety, Cummings … Read more