The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to address the deteriorating condition of the Old Oyo-Ogbomosho road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was made on Wednesday, October 2, following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo North). Senator Abdulfatai stressed the road’s critical importance … Read more
The residence of former federal lawmaker Frank Ibezim, from Imo State in Nigeria’s South-East, was attacked by hoodlums. Reports indicate the attack occurred on Monday night in Nsu, a community in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Ibezim, who represented the Imo North District under the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2021 … Read more
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that the Federal Government will soon reveal the recipients of Nigeria’s National Honours for 2024. This announcement came during his address to the nation, marking the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. “As is the tradition, the government will soon announce all the beneficiaries of our national honours for 2024,” President … Read more
The Federal Government has approved a ₦32,000 increase in the monthly pensions for retirees following a review of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this adjustment is a result of changes made to the salary structure by a government committee. A memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSIWC), dated … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly barred the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him in detention. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the DSS has cancelled all future visits by Kanu’s legal representatives. Ejimakor expressed concern … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President commiserated with the Eno family, the government, and the people of Akwa Ibom state during this grim time. The President joined them in mourning the painful … Read more
The federal government is proposing that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) shift to collecting charges, fees, fines, and other payments in Naira instead of foreign currencies. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during a briefing … Read more
The Federal Government has approved an increase in NYSC Corps Members’ monthly allowance to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) spokesperson Caroline Embu said the increase aligns with the newly enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government to fulfill outstanding demands, including the payment of withheld salaries and the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement. In a statement on Wednesday, ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodoke, accused the government of neglecting agreements dating back to 2009 and … Read more
The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has announced that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence in July 2024. NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, made this statement during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, clarifying that this timeline aligns with when the President approved the bill, following … Read more
The Federal Government has commended the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC) over its ruling which faulted Daily Trust Newspaper’s report on the Samoa agreement. The NMCC had found the newspaper guilty of publishing an inaccurate report on the deal in its July 4 edition. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta … Read more
The Federal Government has inaugurated the recently upgraded Federal University of Education, Pankshin in Plateau. The federal government had in 2022 approved the upgrading of the institution from a college to a university of education. This followed a Bill sponsored by Mr Yusuf Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau. The Bill was later … Read more
The Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have finalized a deal to supply 12 million barrels of crude oil to the refinery in October, as confirmed by Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Refinery, during an interview with Bloomberg TV in the United States. This crude oil supply is part of an ongoing agreement with the federal … Read more
The federal government approved the establishment of the National Citizens Value Brigade in primary and secondary schools nationwide on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that this initiative aims to address the growing concerns over the erosion of good morals and values among the youth, leading to various forms of misconduct. The Minister of Information and … Read more
The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants convened on Friday to discuss the new minimum wage template and agreed to set the effective date for the ₦70,000 minimum wage at July 29, 2024. This decision was outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) released after the meeting, which was attended by representatives … Read more
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. In a statement on Thursday, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, revealed that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations will begin with a World Press Conference on Thursday, September 26, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akume made this … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to engage the federal government in discussions on strategies to help workers cope with the recent surge in petrol prices, which the union claims has diminished the anticipated benefits of the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this announcement during the opening … Read more
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to private sector employers, urging them to strictly adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage. Any deviation from this mandate will not be tolerated, the government has emphasized. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is crucial in addressing the current economic challenges, and it is imperative … Read more
Many residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have struggled to obtain the Federal Government’s subsidized 50kg bags of rice, priced at N40,000. The government launched the sale of 30,000 metric tons of subsidized rice, but the process of obtaining the rice has been fraught with challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s … Read more