The Federal Government has shut down Glo network EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shut down Globacom (Glo) facility in Wuse 2 Abuja over a N4.7bn debt. The exercise was led by the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, and was supervised by the … Read more
FG has declared three days as public holidays. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf … Read more
FG has begun moves to make NECO exams compulsory in all schools in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has begun moves to make National Examinations Council (NECO) compulsory in all schools across the federation. The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed, yesterday, when he visited the Governor of … Read more
ASUU reiterated that the Federal Government had failed to address all the issues raised in the 2009 agreements… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of blackmail and propaganda. The body made the remark while accusing the Federal Government of reneging on plans to review … Read more
President Buhari had promised that the salaries will be upgraded commensurate to service rendered… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has approved the review and upgrade of salaries of police personnel by 20 per cent. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, said this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting which … Read more
…the ASUU Zonal Coordinator explained that some lecturers are being owed as much as 10 months’ salary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Owerri Zone, has threatened a total showdown with the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. The union said during a press conference at the … Read more
…7.89million eligible persons have received the first dose while 3.9million have received the full dose. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria is set to destroy one million AstraZeneca vaccines in line with environmental protocols.vaccines) This is according to the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Faisal Shuaib. Dr. Faisal at … Read more
…airlines of the affected countries remained banned and the countries placed on Nigeria’s red list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that starting from Tuesday December 14, the Federal Government of Nigeria will restrict inbound airlines from Canada, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Argentina. Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, announced the decision on Sunday in … Read more
It said the action will take effect from Sunday EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has suspended all its flights to Nigeria Indefinitely. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had earlier withdrawn the approval of 21 weekly flights to Nigeria, comprising 14 to Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and seven to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, … Read more
Eligibility for the booster dose includes being 18 years and above, fully vaccinated with either two doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer Bio-N-Tech… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria on Friday started the administration of COVID-19 booster shots, days after the Federal Government approved the decision. Recall that this online news platform reported that the … Read more
…SERAP had sued the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Director-General of NBC and the Minister of Information and Culture… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed against the Federal Government for directing television and radio stations to delete their Twitter accounts. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a … Read more
…those eligible for the booster shots have to be 18 years and above. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is set to begin the administration of COVID-19 booster jabs tomorrow, December 10, 2021. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib stated this during the flag-off of … Read more
Sylva hints on FG intervention to cut gas price hike EKO HOT BLOG reports that Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum, stated that gas pricing was now a serious danger to the availability and affordability of gasoline in Nigeria, and that the government was working on gas finance methods to alleviate the price increase. … Read more
The Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa, is believed to be highly transmissible… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday insisted Nigeria is yet to record a case of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19, despite Canadian authorities’ claims that two passengers from Nigeria had tested positive.e Speaking at the Presidential … Read more
“It was Twitter that reached out to the Federal Government to say they want to know what and what they can do to straighten up the…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has said that social media giant, Twitter, has agreed to all the conditions laid … Read more
The Federal Government is set to begin mass demolition of buildings in Festac. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is set to begin demolition of substandard buildings across FESTAC Town in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Francisca Michael-James, FHA’s Head of Town … Read more
ASUU has warned FG against approval of new universities and given reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has, warned the Federal Government against giving approvals for the creation of new universities. The immediate past President and ex-officio of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who gave the warning, said … Read more
The FG has given fresh update on petrol pump rice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government at the weekend insisted that the current pump price would remain for now with the expected high rate of travel during the festive period. Presently, petrol sells at N162/163 per litre in most major petrol stations with … Read more
FG has reacted to removal of Nigeria from religious freedom blacklist by US. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reacted to the United States removal of Nigeria from its list of countries with religious freedom concerns. Recall that the United States on Wednesday removed Nigeria from its list of religious violators. It … Read more
FG has reacted to three-week ultimatum given by ASUU EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige has reacted to the strike threatened by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Recall that ASUU issued a three-week ultimatum Monday, Nov. 15, to the federal government to implement the … Read more