Buhari has sought National Assembly approval to pay judgment debts of $566.7 million, £98.5 million, and N226.2 billion owed by the Federal Government. The debts, totaling N544 billion, will be settled through promissory notes. Legal experts emphasize the importance of obeying court orders. EKO HOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National … Read more
Buhari has requested the Senate’s approval to pay off judgement debts totaling N226 billion, $556.8 million, and £98.5 million. These debts were owed by the Federal Government and will be settled through the issuance of promissory notes. The request has been presented to the Senate for consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to immediately halt deductions from state accounts for local government obligations. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has confirmed this decision and stated that the deducted funds will be reimbursed to the states. In addition, a new leadership has emerged through consensus, … Read more
The Federal Government has announced that starting from June 1, 2023, unlicensed petroleum product dealers will not be allowed to load products. Operators must obtain a license to deal with petroleum products. The government is encouraging operators to embrace gas derivatives and invest in the gas value chain to mitigate future uncertainties in petrol and … Read more
The Federal Government has announced road closures around the Federal Secretariat Complexes. The closures are part of security measures implemented by the Presidential Transition Council for Tinubu’s swearing-in ceremony as President. Officers and visitors will not be allowed access till May 30th when work resumes fully. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced … Read more
The Nigerian Federal Government has jumped into action to halt resident doctors from carrying out strike action. Through the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige urges the NARD to reconsider its decision. Dr. Chris Ngige advised the doctors to take advantage of the opportunity for dialogue with their employer rather than embarking on … Read more
The Nigerian Government borrowed $800 million from the World Bank to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal but postponed the removal and still has the loan. CISLAC, an advocacy group, urges the government to return the loan due to the worsening debt crisis and reckless spending. The group calls for financial watchdogs to monitor … Read more
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government over its failure to reclaim the N40 billion in double pay and life pension received by former governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a contempt suit against the Federal Government and Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney-General of the … Read more
By Bernard Joseph Since June of 2021, Nnamdi Kanu, the leading figure of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been confined, a circumstance that has ignited a firestorm of controversy and triggered a wave of legal and detention-related concerns. The arrest and detention of Kanu were part of the Nigerian government’s bid to quash … Read more
The Nigerian government has implemented a 5% excise duty tax on mobile telephone services, fixed telephone, and internet services. The tax was earlier suspended due to concerns over excessive and multiple taxation in the telecoms sector. Despite this, the government has proceeded with the implementation of the tax as part of the 2023 Fiscal Policy … Read more
The NLC was initially denied permission to use Eagle Square in Abuja for May Day celebration, but the Federal Government has since granted them permission. This was after the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, intervened and spoke with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, who attributed the initial denial to overzealous … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government, giving them two weeks to implement their demands or face industrial disharmony. The doctors are demanding an immediate increment in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure and new allowances. The demand is due to poor remuneration, grossly inadequate funding of the health … Read more
The 2023 census had been scheduled to hold nationwide between May 3 and 7, 2023. But some people resisted the move, calling for its postponement. The Buhari-led federal government agreed with the sentiments in favour of a postponement. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and … Read more
The federal government of Nigeria has not dropped plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023. NEC has stated that the fuel subsidy must be removed as it’s not sustainable. The full subsidy removal by June 2023 remains the target as contained in the 2023 fiscal framework and appropriation act as well as the petroleum … Read more
Nigerian government has explained the reason behind the repatriation of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya. Kanu is under the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for an ongoing trial. The Federal Government has been granted permission to appeal against the judgment on Kanu’s repatriation by the Supreme Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Federal Government has declared May 1st a public holiday to celebrate Workers Day. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who commended workers for their hard work and urged them to imbibe the culture of productivity. The minister also praised security agencies for their successes in the fight against … Read more
The Nigerian government plans to evacuate its citizens trapped in Sudan, where over 400 people have died due to unrest caused by clashes between paramilitary forces and the army. NEMA has sorted out all necessary payments for the evacuation, which is expected to take place on Wednesday morning. Many foreign countries, including France, UK, US, … Read more
The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of withheld salaries for teachers who benefitted from elongated service tenure. The affected teachers had their salaries withheld from 2021 to March 2023. The payment of arrears and peculiar allowances is confirmed to have started by top officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, Finance, Budget and National … Read more
The Federal Government is finding it hard to rescue Nigerians stranded in Sudan due to the tense atmosphere. The burning of aircraft and violent clashes between Sudan’s army and RSF are frustrating efforts to evacuate Nigerians. The Nigerian mission and humanitarian groups are working to provide aid to stranded citizens as tensions in Sudan escalate. … Read more
The National Stadium in Lagos has been temporarily closed for public safety, according to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development. The decision was made after assessing the damage caused by the collapsed floodlights and deteriorating facilities at the stadium. The Federal Government is expediting the privatization process for a comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrade of … Read more