As the world prepares to welcome the New Year, various stakeholders in Nigeria, including those from the manufacturing, academic, security sectors, local government unions, and the Ijaw National Congress, have called on President Bola Tinubu to take steps toward improving the economy in 2025. While acknowledging the challenges of 2024, which they described as “tough” … Read more
The Senate clarified on Thursday that the debate on the contentious tax reform bills had not been suspended, refuting claims of a pause in deliberations. This statement followed an emergency meeting by the South-South caucus, aimed at garnering suppoTax Reform: Southern Senators Meet As Tax Debate Continuesrt for the bills, particularly amidst disagreements over the … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has identified poor timing as a key factor contributing to opposition against the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Ndume acknowledged that while the bill could have good potential, introducing it at this time would be problematic due to the current public … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed his intention to run for president in 2027, but only if President Bola Tinubu does not seek a second term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu emphasized his qualifications and readiness for the role. … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to roll out cash transfers aimed at supporting 20 million of Nigeria’s poorest citizens as part of its broader social intervention program. The initiative, designed to alleviate poverty and improve living conditions, is a key component of the government’s strategy to address the economic challenges facing the country while … Read more
Presidency Launches New Initiative For Citizens’ Feedback. Hadiza Bala-Usman announces CDT unveiling during Abuja event, available as web link and upcoming app. CDCU conducts meetings with government agencies to achieve key indicators across eight priority areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency on Monday, unveiled its Citizens’ Delivery Tracker (CDT), aiming to bolster citizen-government engagement … Read more
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a left-wing pan-Africanist, inaugurated as Senegal’s youngest president following recent election victory. Faye, aged 44, assumed office without prior elected experience, succeeding former president Macky Sall. His presidency marks notable milestones in Senegalese politics, including being the first opposition candidate to win in the first round and openly admitting to a polygamous … Read more