Telecom Operators Comply With Govt Order, Block Unlinked NIN-SIMs. The association made this known in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo and Head of Operations, Mr Gbolahan Awonuga. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] NIN: FG Orders Telcos To Block Unlinked SIMs Immediately MKO Abiola’s Daughter Takes Shot at Sister for Comparing Late … Read more
FG Orders Telcos To Block Unlinked SIMs Immediately. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the implementation of the new NIN-SIM policy which hinders calls on any SIM not linked with a National Identity Number (NIN), effective from today, April 4, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has ordered telecommunications operators including MTN, Globacom, … Read more
FG has uncovered how the opposition is planning another #ENDSARS protest. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, who raised the alarm at a briefing in Abuja, asked the opposition not to promote anarchy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday uncovers how the opposition is scheming to sabotage the … Read more
NANS begins protest over lingering ASUU strike, orders students to occupy Abuja streets with cooking pots. The union in a statement said ‘Urgent Notice Of Immediate Commencement Of Mobilisation’ and dated March 25, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Friday ordered students to occupy the streets of … Read more
FG to complete 2nd Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in 2022. The Federal Government has assured that the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge alias the Second Niger Bridge and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway would be delivered in 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Thursday said that the 2nd Niger bridge … Read more
Passengers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated are still expected to take a COVID-19 PCR test 48 hours before departure Such passengers will be expected to pay for their PCR tests through the Federal Government’s travel platform EKO HOT BLOG reports that fully vaccinated travellers coming into Nigeria will no longer be required to take … Read more
ASUU demands include the revitalisation of public universities, earned academic allowances, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) promotion arrears… The union had on February 14 declared a one-month warning strike after the Federal Government failed to meet its demands EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its one-month warning … Read more
ASUU demands include the revitalisation of public universities, earned academic allowances, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) promotion arrears… The source disclosed that there were no concrete offers from the government to convince the union to call off the strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that a meeting of the National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff … Read more
National Institute for Cultural Orientation has launched a campaign in Imo state secondary schools to combat drug abuse, cultism, indecent dressing, and all forms of social vices. Yahuza, who was represented by Mrs. Chioma Duru, Director, NICO South East Zonal Office, stated that the FG believes that establishing cultural clubs in secondary schools will … Read more
ASUU NEC is set to hold another crucial meeting to decide on the next line of action. Amid a one-month warning strike declared by the lecturers, ASUU and the FG have failed to reach an agreement after several meetings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Council, NEC, of the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
FG shut down some illegal financial institutions operating on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos. The raid, the FCCPC said, was in response to customers’ complaints of malpractices by the financial institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission, in collaboration with other sisters agency on Friday, raided some illegal financial institutions operating … Read more
“I’m using this opportunity to plead with the NLC to which ASUU is affiliated, to call them to order, make them obey the law, to let them know what the Trade Disputes Act says…” Chris Ngige also urged the Council to discuss as part of its agenda, a workable recipe that appropriately conciliates disputes with … Read more
The national president of ASUU, Osodeke, said anything concerning improving and investing in the universities, government would always say it had no money Ngige had said the government was considering renegotiation of the terms of the agreement with ASUU in the effort to end the ongoing strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed an eight-count charge against Abba Kyari Kyari and six other drug trafficking suspects would be arraigned on Monday, March 7, 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has been asked to put an impenetrable security around the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, … Read more
The federal government of Nigeria has approved the extradition of Abba Kyari to the United States. The suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari will be extradited to the United States after AGF gave the nod. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the approval was given after the … Read more
FG has given an update on the negotiation with ASUU. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, expressed the hope of truncation of the warning strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja expressed the hope that the one-month warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
FG has given update and announced new directive as the Ukraine-Russia crisis worsen. The FG directed Nigerians leaving Ukraine to make use of the Hungarian and Romanian borders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has given fresh update and directed Nigerians leaving Ukraine to make use of the Hungarian and Romanian borders. In … Read more
FG has listed borders for Nigerians fleeing from Ukraine to Poland. It was learnt that Nigerians still in Ukraine will now be evacuated through the nation’s embassy in Poland. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has listed the borders Nigerians fleeing the Ukraine-Russian war can use to access Poland. This is coming … Read more
FG Commences Comprehensive Repair Works On Eko Bridge LASG Releases Diversion Plan Eko Hot Blog reports that Following the notification received from the Federal Ministry of Works on the commencement of comprehensive repair works on Eko Bridge (Alaka-Apongbon), the Lagos State Government has released a diversion plan covering the six-month duration of the project from … Read more
FG has increased feeding cost for school pupils. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an upward review of the cost of feeding primary 1-3 pupils under the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) in states across the federation from N70 to N100 per child. Fielding questions from newsmen Wednesday … Read more