On Friday, March 22, 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, held a press briefing at the State House, Abuja, where he called on Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria products and services to sustain the recent gains of the naira in the foreign exchange market. Without a doubt, it was a good and important message that … Read more
In a bid to navigate the storm of economic hardship and crisis plaguing the nation, the Federal Government has recently implemented a bold decision: a ban on foreign travel for ministers for the next few months. This decisive move is expected to yield substantial financial savings, a crucial step in alleviating the burdens weighing down … Read more
Nigeria offers condolences to Russia for Moscow attack. Minister Tuggar expresses sympathy for Crocus Concert Hall tragedy. Attack claims 60 lives, injures over a hundred; Nigeria stands with Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has offered its sincere condolences to the Russian Federation following a devastating attack in Moscow that resulted … Read more
Federal government workers often take a study leave. They are expected to secure approval from the head of civil service. The government is moving to physically verify the location of officers on study leave. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has demanded that Federal Civil Servants on study leave show evidence … Read more
According to a man, land dispute between two communities in Delta State escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of 16 soldiers. The speaker blamed the government and local leaders for failing to resolve the conflict peacefully. He alleged that the soldiers killed were supporting Tompolo, a former militant leader contracted by the government for … Read more
Federal Government implements three-month ban on public-funded foreign trip for MDAs. President Tinubu’s directive aims to save over N5 billion quarterly in government spending. Only essential trips approved by the president will be allowed during the moratorium period. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government stands to save over N5 billion every quarter through a … Read more
President Tinubu ordered an end to the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office. The gains from the subsidies have led to an increase in federal government allocation to states. Onibon disagrees with this model and has suggested a different one. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. The ban will last for three months in the first instance and will take effect on April 1, 2024. Editor’s Picks CBN Clears $7 Billion Foreign Exchange Backlog, Boosts Market … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to unveil a comprehensive programme aimed at ensuring gender equality and women’s empowerment across the country. Titled “the Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Programme” (GEEEEP), the initiative is designed to address the multifaceted challenges faced by women and girls in Nigeria. Editor’s … Read more
Federal Government meeting with university staff unions ends in deadlock. Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) vow to continue strike. Strike initiated over withheld salaries, despite government release for other university staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Senior Staff … Read more
Peaceful protest by University staff unions disrupts traffic at University of Lagos gate. Grievances aired over unpaid salaries; demonstrators target Federal Government. SSANU, NASU’s JAC initiates three-day warning strike alongside NAATS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Lagos witnessed a peaceful protest at its gate on Wednesday, organized by the Senior Staff Association of … Read more
Federal Government to meet with SSANU and NASU leadership to discuss ongoing nationwide strike. SSANU and NASU commenced strike to protest withheld salaries from 2021. Previous administration withheld salaries citing ‘No work; no pay’ principle, SSANU and NASU demand equal treatment to ASUU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will today (Wednesday) meet with … Read more
Alausa was in Lagos on Tuesday to receive equipment donated by the Global Fund. In recent years, Global Fund has contributed financially and materially to Nigeria’s efforts against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) The latest donation includes vehicles to support state governments’ oversight of HIV and TB programmes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following closed-door talks between President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Tinubu has agreed to entertain a request to halt the merging of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, with the Nigerian Defence Academy, Abuja. “So I have seen … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was made known in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bello Bodejo, leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, is set to face trial on a terrorism charge bordering on allegedly establishing an unlawful ethnic militia group. The Federal Government filed the charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 12. Recall that Bodejo was arrested on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled intentions to shift the locomotives of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) from diesel to both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). According to reports from this online media platform, the announcement was delivered by the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, emphasizing the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday, announced the commencement of vocational training programs for inmates across 241 correctional facilities. Upon completion of the skills acquisition program, beneficiaries will receive a grant of N500,000. The vocational skills being offered include fashion design, computer training, hairdressing, fish farming, soap making, poultry business, and others. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has indefinitely postponed the launch of the highly anticipated Nigerian Student Loan Scheme. This announcement was made by Akintunde Sawyer, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has handed over the construction of the 700km Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States, to a contractor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development on Thursday during the official handover of the first phase of the project, … Read more