Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has renewed its invitation to organized Labour for the continuation of minimum wage negotiations. According to PUNCH, the source noted that Labour would honour the invitation. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff Fire Guts Tejuosho’s Wooden Market In Lagos BREAKING: Tinubu Defers Democracy … Read more
The FG urges Nigerian businesses to utilize the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) to enhance exports. ETLS offers access to a market of over 400 million consumers in 15 ECOWAS member states, aiming to boost economic integration and trade. Nigeria has 946 enterprises with over 10,000 products. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government … Read more
Lagos State doesn’t want to be included among states stifling local government administration. Hence, it is pushing back against its inclusion in a recent lawsuit targeting LG autonomy. The state says it is a model for how states should deal with local councils. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Lagos State Government has rejected … Read more
ASUU, Calabar Zone, criticizes the Federal Government’s student loan, calling it a scheme to indebt Nigerian students. The student loan program started last Friday, with 3,764 applications from 126 institutions on the first day. ASUU’s Dr. Happiness Uduk highlights the irony of former scholarship beneficiaries now promoting student loans. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic … Read more
The Federal Government has urged the National Assembly to consult widely on the Nigerian National Anthem Bill before passing it. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi criticized the expedited passage of the bill without sufficient stakeholder input. Fagbemi’s comments were made during a public hearing organized by the Senate Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and … Read more
The Tinubu-led government has started reviewing the airport concession process for transparency. Minister Festus Keyamo announced the review during a press briefing marking Tinubu’s first year in office. The review aims to ensure major airports operate at international standards, with a master plan being developed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu-led federal government has … Read more
NLC Abia chapter gives Governor Alex Otti 14-day ultimatum to pay the ₦30,000 minimum wage and ₦35,000 palliative wage. The NLC and TUC demand immediate payment of wages approved by the federal government eight months ago. The ultimatum was communicated through a letter addressed to the governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
Atiku Reacts To Kano Emir Crisis Blames FG For Alleged Interference. He accused Tinubu of unconstitutional interference. Atiku stated that the Federal Government’s actions violate true federalism principles and the Constitution’s power division. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government’s decision to deploy soldiers in Kano to resolve the … Read more
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Home-Grown School Feeding (NHGSFP), assures that the Federal Government’s school feeding program will withstand current inflation trends. Adeniji made this statement during the launch of a value-for-money study in Osun State. She reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to providing meals for 10 million school children annually nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Federal government vows to reduce cost of living and doing business in Nigeria ahead of its first year in office. Minister Mohammed Idris assures commitment to lowering expenses by increasing citizens’ income. Reforms under Tinubu administration, including fuel subsidy removal, have caused a surge in living. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as it gears up for … Read more
Telcos are raising concerns about the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction disrupting Internet connectivity. They are seeking the relocation of the submarine cables. The calls come a few months after cable cuts in Côte D’Ivoire disrupted Internet services in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that telecommunications companies (Telcos) have expressed fears that the construction of the … Read more
The House of Representatives urged the Federal Government to renovate and convert seized properties and forfeited land for public use, locally and abroad. Iyawe Esosa, who moved the motion, highlighted the underutilization of government properties and the challenges agencies face with rented office spaces. The motion, following its adoption, was referred to the Committee on … Read more
Organised Labour Lowers Wage Demand To N500,000, FG Stalls Negotiations. The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, stated the concession was made to help the Federal Government meet the terms. Ndubuaku expressed concern that despite this reduction, the Federal Government is delaying the negotiation process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organised Labour … Read more
Joe Ajaero Explains Why NLC Turned Down Government’s Minimum Wage Increase Ajaero stated that the government had not provided an explanation for how it arrived at the new minimum wage figure. The rejection came after the union and the government had not deeply discussed the basis of the new wage offer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
ASUU plans to proceed with a strike unless the federal government meets its demands within the issued ultimatum. The union rejects the government’s ‘no work, no pay’ threat. The Lagos zone coordinator, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, emphasized the need for the government to act quickly to prevent the strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff … Read more
Organised Labour rejects the Federal Government’s offer of ₦100,000 as the new minimum wage. The Labour unions demand the government take wage negotiations seriously, citing ₦615,000 as the appropriate minimum wage. NLC abd TUC withdrew from negotiations last Wednesday when the government proposed ₦48,000 as the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Organised … Read more
We Won’t Shift Ground, NLC Insists On N615,000 Minimum Wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero argues the N615,000 figure is based on current economic realities and necessary expenses for an average Nigerian family. Labour unions threaten potential withdrawal of services if the government does not reconsider the offer, citing the current N30,000 minimum wage as unsustainable. … Read more
FG To Assist Fuel Marketers With CNG Pump Installations. IPMAN raised concerns about the high costs of installation and high-interest rates from banks. IPMAN suggested creating an ‘energy bank’ to provide more accessible loans for marketers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is considering assisting independent fuel marketers in financing the installation of Compressed … Read more
FG Moves To Reconstitute University Councils Amid ASUU Ultimatum. Education Minister Tahir Mamman set up a panel to finalize the list for new councils. Announcement follows ASUU’s two-week ultimatum to reconstitute federal university councils. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, announced on Wednesday that the … Read more
Senate approves Tinubu’s $500 million World Bank loan request for electricity meter production Federal Government set to receive $2.25 billion World Bank loan. World Bank funding to be allocated to two major development projects in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has granted approval for President Bola Tinubu’s $500 million World Bank loan … Read more