Government Agencies

NECO, UI, 22 Other MDAs Face 2025 Budget Exclusion for Failing to Account for Funds

Dec 19, 2024.Dec 19, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has recommended excluding the National Examination Council, University of Ibadan, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, 21 other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this recommendation follows the repeated failure of these MDAs to provide accountability for previous … Read more

NDLEA Moves Headquarters To New Facility In Abuja

Nov 27, 2024. by Praise Ben

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially relocated its headquarters to a newly constructed facility in the Jahi area of Abuja, with the first phase of the project inaugurated during an interdenominational service on Wednesday. In a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the relocation was deemed essential for … Read more

PHOTOS: VP Shettima Arrives Sweden for Two-Day Bilateral Trade Talks

Oct 17, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day working visit focused on enhancing trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, according to his spokesman. In a statement released Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister … Read more

All Appointments Made By Tinubu Saturday- Full List

Jul 14, 2024. by Praise Ben

President Tinubu approves new appointments for various agencies, including NDE, NIHSA, NPC, NALDA, NSITF, PenCom, and ICRC. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of appointments across multiple agencies and departments. The announcements were made on Saturday through statements by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri … Read more

Tinubu’s Presidency Obsesses Over Peter Obi, Former Presidential Candidate Claims

May 4, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Tinubu’s Government Obsesses Over Obi Obi Remains Unfazed by Government Actions Urges Supporters to Keep Pressuring Government Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi alleges government agencies call out his name daily. He says the government organizes town hall meetings solely to discuss him. Despite this, Obi shows no deterrence, urging supporters to maintain pressure. … Read more

Lagos State Rakes In N300m from Land Use Charge, Budget Concerns Linger

May 3, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos generates N300 million from Land Use Charge in first four months of 2024 Commissioner says revenue indicates achievability of N700 million annual projection Concerns raised over budget size inadequacy to meet infrastructural needs Eko Hot Blog reports that in a financial update, the Lagos State government has revealed that it garnered N300 million in … Read more

Oronsaye Report: Tinubu May Stop Army Varsity, NDA Merger – Zulum

Mar 16, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that following closed-door talks between President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Tinubu has agreed to entertain a request to halt the merging of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, with the Nigerian Defence Academy, Abuja. “So I have seen … Read more

Nine Things To Know About Oronsaye Report

Feb 26, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report, which advocates for a more compact government structure. This significant move was sanctioned during a Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by the President on Monday. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this development to … Read more

National Assembly Prepares to Pass 2024 Budget as 541 MDAs Conclude Defence

Dec 19, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly gears up to finalize the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget as various government agencies complete their budget defence sessions. Senate Appropriations Chairman, Senator Adeola Solomon, expressed readiness to receive and evaluate sub-committee reports, aiming for a budget passage by Saturday EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri … Read more

World Pangolin Day 2022: FG Maps Strategies To Halt Wildlife Trafficking, Pledges Support For Pangolin Protection

Mar 1, 2022.Mar 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

By Babatunde Kaka FG Maps out strategies to stop wildlife trafficking and pledges support for Pangolin protection The outcome of the capacity development is already yielding results with the spate of interceptions and seizures by the NCS in-country and at the borders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has disclosed strategies to stem … Read more

65 Government Agencies Have Never Been Audited – Reps

Aug 31, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

According to Oke, 12 Ministries, Departments and Agencies aside from the 65 agencies were not audited from 1993 to 2010. The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has said that 65 government agencies have never been audited since they were created. Chairman of the committee, Oluwole Oke, said this at the opening of … Read more