Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has urged the 19 states affected by spread of diphtheria to reintroduce the use of facemasks. Editor’s Pick FG Sets Up Task Force As Diphtheria Spreads Across 14 States Morocco, Others To Host 2030 FIFA World Cup All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has issued a two-week timeline for the processing of the Nigerian passport. The Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister said the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared over 204,000 backlog of passport applications in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) clarified that the nationwide strike was suspended and not called off, with the intention of allowing the federal government to fulfill its part of the agreement reached with labor officials. As a reminder, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) suspended the planned strike, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday revealed that the new minimum wage may be negotiated to N100,000 or N200,000. The announcement is coming after NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) shelved its planned strike scheduled for today after meeting officials of the Federal Government. Editors Pick FG Speaks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Works, David Umahi says the federal government would commence immediate reconstruction of the collapsed Enugu-Port Harcourt bridge. The minister made the promise after Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, decried the poor state of federal roads in the south-east region. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has called on the Federal Government and labour unions to work hard to avert the looming disruption of socio-economic activities in the country. Expressing deep concern and anxiety, the group said economic indicators are not good and that the economy cannot afford a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal government has disclosed plans to expand the generating capacity in the power sector to 20,000 megawatts by 2026 and 60,000 megawatts of electricity by 2060. According to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, the President Bola Tinubu-led government is working towards short and long-term plans for the ministry … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel marketers have called on the Federal Government to provide transparency regarding its stance on fuel subsidy. They assert that the government has quietly resumed subsidizing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. They claim that this discreet return to fuel subsidy has prevented the price of petrol … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge is set for another round of “palliative work” on September 17 and 24. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Vow … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday said the necessary step is being taken to address the hardship faced by Nigerians in the wake of economic reforms, which has resulted in the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. Permanent Secretary, Budget and Economic Planning, Nebeolisa Anako, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised labour has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from next week if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands over the removal of fuel subsidy. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said the strike would be a shutdown of commercial and economic activities across the country. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, says the federal government is considering cutting over 60 taxes to ease economic hardship on Nigerians. Oyedele disclosed this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television. He lamented that multiple taxation is making life … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the government is determined to initiate a new creative means of funding tertiary education by granting universities the autonomy to explore new sources of financing their activities. He said this in Abuja yesterday at the Nigeria’s Annual Education Conference (NAEC) with the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government is set to roll out a national electronic medical record to ensure primary health care centres and hospitals have access to vital patient data on the same platform. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure at the weekend during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 houses in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Benue States. Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola, in a statementon Friday, said Shettima stated this at the commissioning of projects executed by Borno State Government in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said the Federal Government lacks the capacity to effectively manage itself and cannot be trusted to fix federal roads in the State. Speaking to journalists in Benin, the governor noted that the State Government will work with the newly inaugurated local council chairmen … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has set a two-week timeline on wage award, tax exemptions and allowances to public sector workers to “cushion the pains and anguish they are going through as a result of subsidy removal,” as put forward by the Trade Union Congress. The government also agreed to iron out … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said it has “uncovered plans” by “some elements” in parts of Nigeria to stage violent protests. The service’s spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, made the disclosure in a statement Monday morning. According to Afunanya, the planned “violent protests” are aimed at discrediting the federal government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as parts of effort to avert the Nigeria Labour Congress’ warning strike scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, the Federal Government says it is ready to meet with the labour union on Monday. However, the labour union said there was no going back on the two-day warning strike, even as it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has ordered all illegal miners across the country to vacate sites immediately otherwise they will be seriously dealt with. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, gave the warning during the graduation ceremony and presentation of starter packs to 30 graduating trainees under Batch 3 of … Read more