The Edo State government has increased the minimum wage for civil servants Civil servants to work three days a week Edo Government working to deepen the EdoBEST@Home initiative to create more virtual classes EKo Hot Blog reports that like Kwara, the Edo state government has cut working days for civil servants and increased the state’s … Read more
The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups supports Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and The group urges Nigerians to do the same, emphasizing that Nigeria cannot afford to continue budgeting trillions of naira on subsidy alone. They believe the funds allocated to subsidy can be better utilized to address various deficits and improve the quality … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC), from embarking on strike from Wednesday as planned over the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Justice Olufunke Anuwe on Monday restrained the NLC and all its affiliates from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara State has declared a three-day workweek for government employees. The decision aims to reduce the financial burden placed on the state’s residents due to the petrol subsidy removal and high transportation rate on public servants. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 5th 2023 Shehu Sani Speaks On … Read more
The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has asserted that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) does not possess the legal authority to determine the prices of petroleum products. This is in response to the Federal Government confirming the official status of fuel subsidy within the Nigerian budget. According to Ajaero, there … Read more
President Tinubu triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel after declaring “subsidy is gone.” The declaration made filling stations start selling petrol at an average price of N500 per litre. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly criticized the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for its decision to embark on a nationwide strike. The NLC had declared the strike following the astronomical hike in fuel prices after the removal of the subsidy. According to Fani-Kayode, the NLC were being selective in their outrage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prominent … Read more
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
APC USA chairman assures Nigerians of palliatives planned by President Tinubu after fuel subsidy removal, urging patience. NLC opposes the removal and plans nationwide strike. APC USA chieftain supports removal, expects President Tinubu to mitigate impact in the coming months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman APC USA, Prof. Tai Balofin on Sunday in … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Journalists rejects subsidy removal, supports nationwide protests if pump prices aren’t reversed. High inflation and reduced purchasing power could lead to social unrest. NUJ directs members to start industrial action from June 7th if price regime remains. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected the sudden … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the PDP, has criticized President Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy without providing palliatives or consulting the affected sectors. Atiku expressed his dissatisfaction during the PDP Retreat for Elected Officials. The decision led to panic buying and a significant increase in pump prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress has written to its affiliate unions, mobilizing for a scheduled industrial action in response to the fuel price increment. ASUU and other unions are set to join the nationwide strike, protesting against the fraudulent increase. President Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidy has sparked fuel queues and resistance from the NLC … Read more
Director Onanuga accuses NLC President Ajaero of playing politics, urges workers to ignore proposed strike over fuel subsidy removal. Onanuga claims Ajaero aims to destabilize Tinubu’s administration. He argues fuel subsidy is unsustainable due to financial constraints, calls for support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director of Media and Publicity for the dissolved … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu has stated that he inherited liability from his predecessor. Tinubu stated this during a closed-door meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 3rd 2023 Why We Hiked Fuel Price At … Read more
Says the action shows Tinubu came prepared Wike speaks on plans to dump PDP Calls on Nigerians to support the subsidy removal policy Eko Hot Blog reports that Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers state has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision on subsidy removal, saying it is he is he’s prepared for the job. Wike … Read more
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu Says fuel subsidy will cut down on wastage Subsidy removal is a blessing in disguise, will halt illegal enrichment Eko Hot Blog reports that Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi has opined that fuel subsidy will help halt illegal enrichment … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike from next Wednesday. The union announced the industrial action on Friday, following a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja over the fuel subsidy removal and subsequent hike in the pump price of petrol. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced an emergency National Executive Council meeting following the increment in the fuel price. According to The Punch, the meeting has in attendance executive members of the affiliate unions of the congress. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign … Read more
Gov. Abba Yusuf noted that the marketers have old stock and should be considerate in selling at the former price Hike in pump price is ‘unjustified, Says Kano Gov. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has ordered petroleum marketers in the state to revert to the old petrol pump … Read more
Says Petrol price will come down very soon Removal of subsidy would aid competition and phase out monopoly. NNPC cannot do more than 30 per cent Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, says the competition among major players in the oil sector … Read more