Indications emerged on Friday that the faceoff between the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities may not end soon. Despite the ongoing discussions between the two, Academic Staff Union of Universities said the government had sent officials from the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to commence … Read more
The websites of Nigeria’s Election Body, Independent National Electoral Commission, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Amuwo Odofin Local in Lagos State, were taken out on Friday. A certain twitter username @LiteMods, claimed he hacked and attacked the three websites in support of protests against police brutality in Nigeria. Recent cyberattacks were a part of … Read more
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, disclosed that the Federal Government could have been a bit more proactive in finding a solution to end police brutality and extortion in the country. He revealed this in a series of tweets on Friday. Yemi Osibanjo also mentioned that the anger and frustration of youths in the country … Read more
National Association of Nigeria Students, University of Uyo chapter, Students protested on Friday, asking the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Unions of Universities to reach a consensus and cut off the strike. Ikpa Road of the Town Campus of the University was blocked as early as 9.30am, and they warned the Federal Government by … Read more
On Friday, October 16, the Federal Government said it has approved a temporary site for the establishment of a Federal College of Forestry in Jere Local Government Area of Borno state. Dr Mohammad Abubakar, the Minister of Environment, said this after a meeting with Governor Babagana Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri. Abubakar said … Read more
The Federal Government on Wednesday began a stakeholders’ engagement to end security challenges in the land. It sought an end to killings by Boko Haram insurgents and other groups undermining the nation’s peace and security. Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola, who kick-started a national summit on security in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, expressed the determination … Read more
The federal government on Wednesday disclosed that it had approved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line. Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi made the disclosure while addressing state house correspondents after the weekly federal executive council (FEC). The minister said the rail line, which is valued valued at $3 billion, … Read more
The Federal Government will on Monday, October 5, give out two brand new Hyundai cars as a gift to the best teachers one in public and the other in private schools nationwide. It will also reward the best two schools with a bus each and also give the best teacher in each of the 774 … Read more
Strike Suspended As FG, Labour Reach Agreement Ekohotblog, September 28, 2020… Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have suspended its proposed strike after reaching an agreement with FG, Ekohotblog.com reports. The Federal Government reached an agreement with Labour unions in Nigeria at exactly 2:53 am on Monday, September 28, over a nationwide strike by the NLC. The Minister of … Read more
The Federal Government has sworn-in Azi Isaac as Chairman and Nosa Osemwengie as member of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST). Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Yunusa Abdullahi, made this known in a statement in Abuja. Isaac was appointed for the first term of five years … Read more
Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammed Mahmood, says the Federal Government has assured the commitment to train beneficiaries of high-pressure polyurethane foaming machines to create more jobs. Mahmood made the pledge during the inauguration and handing over of four sets of portable high-pressure polyurethane foaming machines to beneficiary companies in Lagos. Report has it that the … Read more
The message is misleading – FG The Federal government has disavowed a statement it made directing all accounts holders in financial institutions in the country to undergo a process of ‘self- certification’ The federal government had, on Thursday, via its Twitter handle, in a now deleted tweet, announced the directive. It mandated account-holders to obtain, … Read more
Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, said the federal government is spending over N113 billion on various road projects being executed in various parts of Osun State. The minister spoke on Thursday after inspecting road projects funded by the federal government in Ede, Iwoye, Ipetu Ijesa, Ile Ife, Apoti, and Ilesha. Fashola said the amount covered … Read more
15 September, 2020 – The Federal Government in collaboration with Lagos State Government agreed on Tuesday to halt all sorts of operations along Marina Coastline. – The Minister of Transportation with the Governor of Lagos State disclosed this assessing the Marina Coastline on Tuesday. The Lagos Marina is set to regain its beauty and serenity, … Read more
The Federal Government has scheduled a special meeting with representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, their affiliates as well as members of Civil Society Organisations. Ekohotblog understands that this is coming up as an attempt to end incessant industrial actions by workers. The Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, disclosed this in an … Read more
9 September, 2020 – The federal government of Nigeria and the Lagos state government have reached a common ground to revive the decaying infrastructure in FESTAC town. – This was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Senator Gbenga Ashafa when he led a department in the Federal Ministry of works to … Read more
The Muhammadu Buhari administration will not sweep the major issues underlying the crisis in Southern Kaduna under the carpet, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. Professor Osinbajo gave the assurance on Thursday during a special conversation featuring him and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) … Read more
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, says discussions are ongoing to ensure that exited and eligible N-Power beneficiaries are taken into government programmes, Ministry Department and Agency(MDA) The minister revealed she has directed Focal Persons of National Social Investment Programmes in the states to submit an updated list … Read more
4 PhD, 200 Masters Degree Holders Apply For FG N20,000 Sweeping Job The Ogun State Chairman of Special Public Works Gbenga Obadara, have revealed that 4 doctoral and 200 Master degree holders were among 20,000 applicants that applied for the Federal Government jobs. In an interview the chairman pointed out that poverty is raging and … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria have outlined mandatory guidelines to be followed by all passengers consequent to the reopening of International Flights after a lockdown of about five months. The guidelines are expected to be followed in order to reduce to the barest minimum the passengers chances of contracting the deadly disease. The Minister of … Read more