The Federal Government on Tuesday said it has done all it can with regard to the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu disclosed this to reporters at an ongoing meeting with Pro-Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities at the National Universities Commission … Read more
Amid the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Federal Government has called on qualified Nigerians to apply for the Chevening scholarships, an initiative of the government of the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Universities Commission, NUC, disclosed this in a letter signed by the Deputy … Read more
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed 5% Telecoms tax on call, text and data. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has suspended the proposed excise duty on telecommunication services. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, made the announcement on Monday during the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Committee … Read more
Insecurity: Our Military Have Defeated Boko Haram, Bandits –FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the Nigerian military has defeated Boko Haram terrorists and bandits holding sway in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a joint press briefing held at the Presidential … Read more
Nigerians living in the Diaspora should not be disappointed that they would not be participating in the 2023 general elections because it had not been backed by legislation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has implored Nigerians in Diaspora not be disappointed that they will … Read more
FG has filed 24 charges against Abba Kyari after uncovering 14 assets linked to the former commander of the Intelligence Response Team. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the shopping malls, residential estate, polo playground, lands and farmlands belonging to Abba Kyari were uncovered by the FG in different locations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Maiduguri, … Read more
The Federal Government has put the construction of the Port Harcourt-Maidugiri Eastern rail line on hold due to insecurity and vandalism of railway infrastructure on the corridor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Sambo, during the inspection of the project, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lagos state government has announced traffic diversion as the federal government is set to repair expansion joint on Kara Bridge EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Ministry of Works will, on Saturday, September 3, 2022, commence repairs of damaged expansion joints along the Berger-OPIC axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
Nigeria has proposed N11 trillion new loan EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said the federal government will borrow over N11 trillion and sell national assets to finance the budget deficit in 2023. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate … Read more
Moves have began to get social works practitioners regulated EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government is set to regulate the social work practitioners in the country, following the assent to the Chartered Institute Of Social Work Practitioners (Establishment) Act, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori … Read more
Don’t go to Northern Cyprus, we can’t get you protected there- FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has advised Nigerians against travelling to the controversial State of Northern Cyprus, citing the human right abuses meted to Nigerians in the country. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV In … Read more
ASUU has identified two conditions that’ll end strike quickly EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Thursday said the Federal Government could resolve the ongoing strike in one day. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV In Lagos 2023: BVAS Has Put An … Read more
FG Has Been Urged To Channel Abacha’s loot To ASUU EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dachung Musa Bagos, a member of the House of Representatives, has urged the Federal Government to use part of the recently returned $23,439,724million Abacha loot to settle the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Recall that Nigeria and the … Read more
FG Deliberating Depriving Youths Access To Education – ASUU EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of deliberate attempts to deprive Nigerian youths of access to qualitative education. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Muhammad Sani Gaya and Secretary, … Read more
The federal government has begged doctors, nurses to remain in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has reiterated its assurance that measures are being deployed to address the brain drain in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides … Read more
The NEC meeting could be make or mar for union EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will hold next Monday to decide on the offers by the Federal Government for it to end its ongoing strike. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu … Read more
FG urged to clear air on alleged donation to Niger Republic EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal government has been urged to speak on the allegation by Niger Republic that it did not receive any vehicle from the federal government of Nigeria either for security operations or any other purpose. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday graduated 424 indigent Lagosians from various skills acquisition programmes under the NG-Cares. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the NG-Cares is a socio-economic intervention initiative, targeted at vulnerable women and indigents in Lagos State, irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, and political affiliation as part of move to alleviate the … Read more
Nigerians In Dubai Seek Help From FG To Return Home EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the mass deportation embarked upon by the Dubai authorities, some stranded Nigerians have called on the Federal Government to come to their aid. This online media platform gathered that several videos shared online captured thousands of people … Read more
ASUU Slams FG, Says No Resumption Without Payment Of Salary Arrears EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Thursday said it would not call off its strike until the salary arrears of its members were paid. The university lecturers also said they would not teach students to make … Read more