‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’, NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more
On the new Omnicron variant of COVID-19, the DG said that studies on the variant were still ongoing globally EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency is working with international partners to ensure Nigeria gets … Read more
The Federal Government has flagged off the COVID-19 Rapid Response Register for the poor in urban and semi-urban areas of Lagos state EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has commenced registration for the second wave of Rapid Response Register (RRR), a programme designed to provide emergency assistance to urban and semi-urban dwellers impacted … Read more
Apply for massive Federal Government Scholarships Awards (BEA) to Study Overseas 2022/2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Honourable Minister of Education is pleased to invite applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2022/2023 Federal Government Scholarships Awards. The Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Awards is for undergraduate and postgraduate studies tenable in Russia, … Read more
Despite President Buhari’s action, it is possible to have a new Electoral Act by January, Bukola Saraki said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saraki, the former Senate President says that Nigerians desire an electoral act that would ensure free, fair and credible elections and cannot afford to sit back and allow one contentious clause to … Read more
…the Ministry of Interior said such claims were misleading and false. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday reiterated that marriages formalised at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos are constitutional and legal. Several reports had claimed marriages conducted at federal registries were illegal as local governments are … Read more
…the Federal Government had reduced emirates airlines entry into Nigeria to once a week through Abuja airport EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reinstated Emirates’ winter flight schedule to Nigeria following the offering of daily slots to Air Peace at the Dubai Airports, DXB. This is contained in a letter to the … Read more
However, ASUU said it would not go on strike yet even though the government had failed to satisfactorily address all the issues raised… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Monday, said resources were not enough to meet all the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities … Read more
The communique confirmed that from the total distributable revenue of ₦675.946 billion… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦675.946 billion to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils as the Federation Account revenue for November, as a total of ₦196.175 billion Value Added Tax … Read more
House of Representatives says the Federal Government should declare a state of emergency on stable food in Nigeria due to insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House warned that famine looms in the country due to the growing insecurity that is frustrating agriculture. According to the House, the security crisis in the country is … Read more
Twenty-three persons were confirmed dead last week, after an attack on travellers in Angwan Bawa… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has urged the Federal Government to consider the option of creating a Special Forces to tackle banditry. Tambuwal spoke on Wednesday when he received a delegation of the North-west Governors’ … Read more
FG to toll Lagos-Ibadan Expressway second Niger Bridge and Abuja-Kano road to repay loans The Federal Government on Wednesday said it is going to toll the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the ongoing 2nd Niger Bridge, and Abuja-Kano road, to repay loans used to build them. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed on Wednesday … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the Federal Government of promoting corruption by not releasing from the yearly budget, the whole money required for a project within the required time frame. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor made the claims in his speech during the commissioning of the GRA Junction Flyover project … Read more
Ekiti State Gov Fayemi says Nigeria must embrace restructuring of the country’s political and administrative system before it is too late. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has called for the restructuring of the political and administrative system of Nigeria through a national dialogue. He urged the Federal Government to … Read more
…the Federal Government has begun moves to prevent another strike by the aggrieved lecturers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has disclosed that it will intimate the public with its next line of action regarding an impending industrial action as its ultimatum to the Federal Government lapsed yesterday. President … Read more
Ehanire said the knee-jerk reaction of some countries was unfortunate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reiterated that it has no plans at the moment to restrict foreigners from travelling into Nigeria. The Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, stated this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday night. Ehanire also claimed … Read more
…increase appreciation for the scheme’s relevance in promoting national unity, patriotism, peace and cohesion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the National Youth Service Corps is here to stay, stressing that its contributions to national development are indisputable. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this at the premiere … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has assured the family of Itunnu Babalola a Nigerian lady who died in the Cote d’Ivoire prison of the Federal Government’s support. It also assured that justice will be served for the deceased. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reassured … Read more
Mohammed mentioned that the increased demand for streaming services in Nigeria grew amid the pandemic EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has hinted at plans to introduce censorship laws and regulatory framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services and content providers in Nigeria. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in a two-day conference … Read more
…trouble started after the Lagos panel submitted its report, which was eventually leaked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has described the panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe police brutality as illegal. The National Economic Council (NEC) had in the wake of … Read more