Dangote Industries Limited President, Aliko Dangote, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s naira for crude swap deal, citing its positive impact on Nigeria’s economy and the subsequent reduction in petrol prices. Eko Hot Blog reports that im a statement released on Saturday, Dangote announced a partnership with MRS Petrol station, which will see petrol sold at … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of the former Nigerian Head of State and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reliable sources indicate that today’s meeting may be the final session for the year, with discussions expected to include preparations for the presentation of the 2025 … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently leading the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja, which began at 1:11 pm. This marks the first FEC session after last Wednesday’s meeting was canceled due to the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced. Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the … Read more
In a significant move to enhance government efficiency, President Bola Tinubu dismissed five ministers on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The decision, announced in a statement by the presidency following the Federal Executive Council meeting, represents a strategic shift within Tinubu’s administration. Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, ministerial dismissals have regularly marked changing … Read more
In a landmark move, Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who confirmed that the policy took effect on October 1, 2024, following a directive … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has yet to begin the planned supply of crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which was scheduled to start on October 1, 2024, as of Thursday, October 3. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent and has urged his ministers to actively engage with the media to promote the initiatives of their respective ministries. Speaking at a press conference held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund to address the increasing frequency of natural disasters. This directive followed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday. During a media briefing, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, emphasized the urgent need for specialized funding to … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that it has not reinstated the cybersecurity levy that was previously suspended. The CBN had initially suspended the levy’s implementation following a decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In May, the CBN had directed all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 percent cybersecurity … Read more
zFormer Plateau State Governor and current Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Lalong, has voiced his concern over the absence of a minister from Plateau State in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seven months after his resignation. Lalong, who also serves as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, raised this issue … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, succeeding Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who retired on August 13, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the brief ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, before the commencement of the … Read more
President Tinubu held a Security Council meeting to discuss the national security situation, leading to the abrupt cancellation of the scheduled Federal Executive Council meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting a Security Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. Service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, among others, are briefing … Read more
Minister Mohammed Idris stated that there is no need for planned protests as the Tinubu government is addressing the concerns of aggrieved Nigerians, including food distribution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Monday that there is no longer a need for the planned protests. According to … Read more
President Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the NEC meeting, marking his rare attendance, following a deferment by the Federal Executive Council for further consultations with stakeholders. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the 142nd meeting … Read more
FEC meets to address the ongoing minimum wage disagreement between government and labour Eko Hot Blog reports that today’s crucial meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is set to address several pressing issues affecting Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on resolving the ongoing minimum wage dispute. Following the last session held on May 13th … Read more
The Federal Executive Council met Tuesday and approved a few measures. One of those measures is an initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure and housing sector through private partnerships. The inister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy disclosed the development at a press conference. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima will now pay the required toll whenever they use the gates at airports. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, announced this to journalists after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting chaired by Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Keyamo said he … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more