Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the N35,000 provisional wage increment for the average low-grade worker would now cover all workers. This news medium understands that Gbajabiamila made the announcement at the ongoing meeting with the representatives of the federal government at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of justice says the federal government of Nigeria and Godwin Emefiele, erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), did not sign a non-prosecution plea bargain agreement. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In Abuja BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are expected to meet today. This news medium understands that the meeting was fixed by the Federal Government in an effort to find common ground and avert the planned nationwide industrial action from Wednesday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Friday ignored the emergency meeting of the Federal Government. This online media platform had earlier reported that the Federal Government fixed the meeting to avert the planned nationwide strike starting on October 3. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government on Friday invited the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to an emergency meeting. This news medium understands that the meeting was fixed by the Federal Government to avert the planned nationwide strike on October 3. Editors Pick Tinubu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday distanced the union from a report claiming that it has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to suspend the proposed indefinite strike. This online media platform had earlier reported that the organised labour comprising of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has stated the Federal government’s plan to commence a new cash transfer program to 15 million households by October. She disclosed this during an interview on AriseTv on the Progress Report on Nigeria’s participation at the 78th United Nations … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government-owned NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NIRSAL-MFB) have placed small, medium enterprises and individuals who have defaulted in the repayment of the N544.2 billion COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) under watch. According to NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NIRSAL-MFB), they have activated its Global Standing Instruction (GSI) and also uploaded details of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities has urged the Federal Government to release the salaries of lecturers withheld for embarking on a strike in 2022. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, told the Punch that the union expected the government to pay the withheld salaries but that there … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government an ultimatum till Friday to meet their demands or risk them embarking on strike. The warning came after the Federal Government met with leaders of the organised union and pleaded for more time to address their grievances. Editors Pick BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to avert an imminent nationwide strike action ended in a deadlock. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, met with the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been invited to a meeting by the Federal Government over its planned strike. This online media platform gathered that the meeting was scheduled for Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced that priority will be given to the implementation of the presidential approval for the upward review of special allowances for workers. The beneficiaries of this implementation are workers of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC); the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali, confirmed this during a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Health has set up an emergency task force to curb the spread of diphtheria in the country. Editor’s Pick GHP To Finance Nigerian Health Sector With $2bn For Three Years FG’s Move To Stop Funding Public Universities Is Unconstitutional – ASUU President Over 25% Of Tested Men … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to utterly stop the funding of federal owned universities. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Appoints Zacch Adedeji As Acting Chairman Of FIRS Varsity Lecturers, Parents Join Students In Protest Against Fee Hikes, Make Fresh Demands Mohbad’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor. The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, inaugurated the cargo movement during his first official tour of the rail corridor on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS Set To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an upwards price increase in the price of pre paid electricity meters in the country. In a circular signed and dated 5 September 2023 by the commission’s Chairman and Commissioner Legal, Licencing and compliance, Sanusi Garba and Dafe Akpeneye, respectively, it stated … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 100 days in office has seen steady progress and national rejuvenation. In a statement on Tuesday to mark Tinubu’s administration 100 days in office, Idris said the present administration met the country in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday agreed to give the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration two weeks to address some of the grievances of the Congress. This was made known by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Solomon Lalong, at the end of a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has explained why they shunned the meeting with the Federal Government over increasing hardship and suffering across the country caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform recalls that the NLC had refused to attend a last-minute reconciliatory meeting with FG before … Read more