The federal government has approved a N30 billion fund to enable the country’s 30 universities of agriculture to begin mechanized farming operations immediately. EKO HOT BLOG reports that along with the funding, the government issued a directive requiring specialized universities to strictly adhere to their core mandates and discontinue programs unrelated to their primary purpose. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to prioritize funding for Nigeria’s space programme to secure the nation’s leadership role in the fourth industrial revolution. Speaking on Monday through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, at the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s involvement in space technology, Tinubu stressed the importance … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund to address the increasing frequency of natural disasters. This directive followed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday. During a media briefing, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, emphasized the urgent need for specialized funding to … Read more
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has disclosed that Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, Gates emphasized that reducing health inequality globally is … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, hosted the third Regional Seminar on Cancer Awareness. First Ladies from OIC African member states presented reports on cancer management and signed the Abuja Declaration. Turkey’s First Lady, Emine Erdogan, promoted healthy diets and medicinal resources, while Nigeria’s Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, called for a National Cancer … Read more
Taiwan’s defense ministry plans collaboration with US on new funding. Discussions to focus on allocation of funds amidst heightened tensions. Aim is to bolster combat readiness amid regional instability. Eko hot blog reports that Taiwan’s defense ministry announced on Sunday its plans to engage in discussions with the United States regarding the utilization of funding … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Mohammed Umar Bago-led government of Niger State has earmarked the sum of three hundred million (N300,000,000) for tree planting in part of the state. Speaking on Friday during a Hybrid Technical Support Mission of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in Minna, the State Commissioner for Agriculture, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has unveiled the W.A.I.F.A.R. agenda, a six-point plan to advance sports development in the country. Recall that John Enoh and forty-five other ministers were sworn in by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, meaning he has spent 100 days as Minister of Sports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, promised to address the shortfalls in funding and equipment hindering the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces in Nigeria. He made this promise during the grand finale of the celebration of the 160th establishment of the Nigerian Army held at the Maj. Gen. J.M. Inienger … Read more
The Chinese Embassy has denied funding terrorist groups to gain access to Nigerian mining sites. The denial comes in response to accusations made by a British news platform, The Times, claiming that the Chinese government financed terrorists to access Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Chinese government strongly objects to the unverified and unproven allegations made in … Read more