Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Daniel Okoh, has said President Bola Tinubu is sensitive to the challenges facing Nigeria. Okoh said Tinubu is a listening president who will continue to look out for those who mean well for Nigeria. Editor’s Picks UNILORIN Expels Popular Postgraduate Student … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant move to uphold educational standards, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Ministry of Education, has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates issued by universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo. This decision, made last Tuesday, comes in the wake of a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government of Zamfara State has once again taken the decision to close eleven cattle markets in various parts of the state until further notice. This online media platform gathered that this action was announced by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Munnir Haidara, in a statement released on Wednesday, December 27. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented an estimate of N2.2 trillion expenditures to the House of Assembly for next year, proposing increased capital spending across key priority areas in the Economic Affairs sector. There will be renewed focus on Works and Infrastructure next year, Sanwo-Olu said, noting that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Universities across the country may witness strikes in 2024 due to the small budget allotted to the education sector and poor remuneration, the Academic Staff Union of Universities has said. Speaking in an interview with Punch on Monday, Prof. Emmanuel Oshodeke, explained that during the campaign and election earlier this … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to actively work against the entrenched corruption and criminality in various levels of government. In a statement released on his social media handle on Saturday, Obi encouraged young Nigerians not to be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to deploy technology to provide sustainable solutions to local challenges. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday at the Endeavor Nigeria’s Annual Scale Up Entrepreneurship Summit held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the governor, technology deployment … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Wednesday, assented to a bill on a new retirement age of 65 or 40 for teachers in the state employ. The retirement age for teachers before now was either 35 years of service or 60 years of age. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions Governor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has put the total of Nigerian Students who have left the country at no fewer than 99,985 to study in the universities in the United Kingdom between 2017 and 2022 while making the call to internationalize education in Nigeria. Editors Pick NECO Announces Release Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State University of Education said it has included Yoruba Language into its General Nigeria Studies. Editor’s Picks MohBad: Lawyer Says No Evidence Of Naira Marley’s Involvement Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures At Five Lagos Markets, Issues Quit Notice ‘Fake Result Was Submitted To INEC’- Atiku Insists As He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the need to protect the girl child. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC Declares MohBad: Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Others For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to utterly stop the funding of federal owned universities. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Appoints Zacch Adedeji As Acting Chairman Of FIRS Varsity Lecturers, Parents Join Students In Protest Against Fee Hikes, Make Fresh Demands Mohbad’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of Epe Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Hon. Shittu Aliu Idowu (SAICO), says the new block of six classrooms at UPE Primary School, Odo Egiri, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State, will positively shape the future of the community. He made the statement on Monday at the commissioning … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian student, Oluwademilade Odumuboni, has won the global grand prize of the 2022/23 edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The 10-year-old boy, a pupil of Corona School, Gbagada Lagos, competed and won the coveted prize in the 2022/2023 edition after beating 782,852 other contestants from 90 countries. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, said on Monday that Nigeria as a developing country, cannot move forward without the government eradicating poverty and investing in education. According to Jianchun, investment in such, including food, housing and security, is the bedrock of a prosperous country. The Chinese envoy gave … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State deserves a pat on the back for instructing the three senators representing the state in the Upper Chamber to _“mobilize support for former Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nomination as Minister”_ during last week’s screening exercise. Of course, it is a gesture that could not be caged! EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman, Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Surah O. Animashaun, has donated 100 free General Certificate Examination (GCE) forms to indigenes of Epe. According to a statement issued by the Epe LG media team on Saturday, the donation was in accordance with the core pillars of Animashaun’s mandate. The statement … Read more
Starting a business in Nigeria can be a thrilling and rewarding venture. With a population of over 200 million people and a thriving middle class, Nigeria presents vast opportunities for entrepreneurs and stands out as one of Africa’s largest and most promising economies. While the region offers tremendous potential, it also poses unique challenges that … Read more
The Government of France is set to €600,000 to make French the second language in Nigeria. The Embassy of France in Nigeria has launched a project to strengthen French teachers in the country and create a network of media platforms using the French language. The project will benefit 50 schools in five states in Nigeria … Read more
ASUU has asked President Tinubu to change the Students Loans Act to a grant for indigent students. The loan is impracticable and unsustainable, according to ASUU. There are more than one million students in Nigerian public universities and the loan cannot adequately cater for students’ tuition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union … Read more