EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has been urged to increase the tax on sugary sweetened beverages (SSBs) from N10 per litre to N130. The N10 per litre Excise Duty on SSBs was implemented in 2021 under the Finance Act. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: Balancing Health and Hardship in Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said university lectures have remained on same salary structure for 15 years. The union said the development was caused by the failure of the Federal Government to implement the agreements it reached with the university teacher in the past decade and a half. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja mandated the federal government to press formal charges against the leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, within a week. This directive from Justice Inyang Ekwo came after the expiration of an initial order that allowed the Attorney-General of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities has accused the Nigerian government of inflicting hardship on lecturers and students. Speaking on Friday at a press conference organised at the University of Lagos by the Lagos Zone of the union, the Zonal Coordinator, Prof Adelaja Odukoya, explained that it was imperative to update … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has unveiled the first-ever hotel at the main building of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, unveiled the hotel, called Sami Court, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards Nwabali With N20 Million, State Honour FG Tightens … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it intends to review the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles that are smaller than 200 mls. This followed a peaceful protest staged at the premises of the Federal Ministry of Health yesterday in Abuja by members of Food, Beverage and Tobacco … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, February 21, urged the federal government not to remove electricity subsidy given the present hardship in the country. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and approval of a motion moved during plenary on the need to retain the subsidy on electricity in the county for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the about two-day suspension of operations with respect to the lifting of petroleum products by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has been called off by the oil transporters. NARTO confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday evening after the intervention of the Federal Government through the Minister of State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) against the leakage of sensitive official information and documents. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, made the warning in a circular signed on Monday, February 19, 2024. The circular was sent to MDAs about … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is set to audit the N23 trillion Ways and Means debt hanging on its neck. This was made known on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Public Wealth Management … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that cement manufacturers have agreed to bring down the price of the product from N10,000 to between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg of the product. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has commenced the payment of the withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU chairperson, Federal University of Technology, Minna confirmed the development where he said, “Yes, it is true. Payment has started rolling in.” Recall that President Bola Tinubu in October … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Tinubu-led administration is set to convene a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) in a bid to forestall the planned suspension of operations. It can be recalled that the association, in a letter dated February 15, 2024, addressed to the Nigeria Union of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said President Bola Tinubu is not overwhelmed by the economic challenges currently bedevilling the nation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement on Sunday while reacting to the call for Tinubu’s resignation by governors elected on the platform of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that to combat the smuggling and hoarding of food items, the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Department of State Services, and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have initiated a nationwide crackdown, bolstering border surveillance. This online media platform gathered that this comes after Organised Labour declared a two-day protest against the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has summoned prominent cement manufacturers to a meeting over the rising cost of cement. He expressed worry that, despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers, the cost of the product was rising at an astronomical rate. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Federal Government against the reversal of the conviction of former Niger-Delta Minister, Godsday Orubebe on allegation of breach of Code of Conduct for Pubic Officers. In a judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the appeal … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern about the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s failure to resolve the persisting issues that prompted the union to go on strike last year. This online media platform gathered that the union’s National President, Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed displeasure with the government while addressing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal government has said it cannot continue to subsidise electricity for Nigerians. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja. Adelabu said the poor electricity supply situation in the country was caused by numerous issues including outstanding subsidy debts. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced that the distribution of the 102,000 metric tons of assorted grains, as directed by President Bola Tinubu, will commence shortly. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, provided this update on Tuesday regarding the President’s directive aimed at alleviating food inflation. In an interview … Read more