Buhari is chairing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ministers, and top government officials. The meeting is expected to consider memoranda from key ministries. The Presidential Transition Committee led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, may also be discussed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Osinbajo presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, which was attended by ministers and other government officials. This is the first meeting held after Bola Tinubu was declared the president-elect of the APC. The attendees discussed various topics, including agriculture, finance, transportation, and the environment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice … Read more
INEC has vowed that the 2023 general elections will hold as scheduled. The electoral body maintained that the election will “go on as planned” even as Nigerians battle with the scarcity of petrol and new naira notes. Yakubu made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the Federal Executive Council (FEC). EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
The FEC has approved $23m for power projects in two states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $23.9 million for the construction of power substations in Gaidam, Yobe State, and Zing in Taraba State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The federal government has approved N630 million for consultancy services on contract risk management. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has disclosed the federal government’s approval of a strategy that would aid Nigeria on contract risk management. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Tinubu Is Travelling To The … Read more
Buhari has explained why he approved the redesign of some Naira notes. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he approved the redesign of the ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000 banknotes to fortify them with new security measures against counterfeiting. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Buhari To … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed the completion of the ongoing Enugu-Onitsha expressway by MTN Nigeria PLC, a telecommunication company, at the cost of N202.8billion via the Tax Credit Scheme of the Federal Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, revealed this when he along with Minister … Read more
The weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting is being presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the draft estimates for the 2023 budget are expected to be discussed at the meeting. President Buhari will present them to the National Assembly on Friday, October 7. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N718.19 million to secure the 45-kilometre Abuja rail tracks and stations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N718 million for security services and surveillance of the Abuja light rail transportation system. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV … Read more
Buhari has sworn in new RMAFC Chairman, Muhammed Bello EKO HOT BLOG reports that before the commencement of the hybrid Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday he swore in the chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello, at the council chambers of the State House. … Read more
Buhari Swears-in 6 INEC Commissioners Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, administered oath of office to the six newly appointed national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commissioners, INEC. The brief ceremony which took place at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja, was witnessed by the President of the Senate, Dr. … Read more
FEC has approved 5.7bn for water and agric projects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of N5.7bn for contracts in the Ministries of Agriculture and Water Resources. This was revealed to State House Correspondents on Wednesday after the week’s virtual FEC meeting presided over by the President … Read more
President Buhari had promised that the salaries will be upgraded commensurate to service rendered… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has approved the review and upgrade of salaries of police personnel by 20 per cent. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, said this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting which … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth N27.4 billion for projects in the Works and Housing, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ministries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that that FEC made the approval at the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, which was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. FEC … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given a waiver for employment in the health, defence and paramilitary, to ensure that those who leave for greener pastures were replaced. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige explained that the waiver was granted by the government despite an embargo on recruitment into public service. Ngige disclosed … Read more
President Buhari has reviewed the ministers’ performance amid sack speculations. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has declared open a two-day mid term ministerial performance review retreat amid speculations of likely ‘sack’ of some more of his ministers for poor performance. The retreat, which is being attended by Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and other top … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has approved paternity leave for civil servants. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has approved the right to 14-day paternity leave for male civil servants in the country. The approval of the paternity leave was made known by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, … Read more
“Persons with disabilities are not left out in these challenges and are even faced with greater burden of poor societal value system, discrimination and unfriendly political party structures and policies” A bill seeking appointment of young persons and persons living with disabilities has been introduced in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. The bill tittled: “#YES-WE-CAN”, would … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) observed a minute silence for former Lagos Governor Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Mr. Boss Mustapha, just before the commencement of the week’s virtual meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, called on Cabinet members to stand in honour of the departed. On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) observed a minute … Read more