Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Dabiri-Erewa, Others to Headline ECI@25 Convention in Newark The convention will run from September 18 to 21 Prof. Emmanuel Akin Abayomi, will reflect on “Pandemic Preparedness and Healthcare Innovation” Nigeria’s foremost political leaders, policymakers, and innovators are preparing to take the stage at the 14th Biennial Convention of Eko Club International (ECI@25). Eko … Read more
The 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, advanced the ₦49.7 trillion 2025 Budget to its second reading. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the budget received approval during plenary after extensive deliberations. The budget, presented the previous day by President Bola Tinubu, was subsequently referred to the Committee on Appropriations, chaired by … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to prioritise their love for the country over financial gain. He made the remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday while addressing a motion aimed at curbing the mass migration of skilled Nigerians abroad. Akpabio stressed that the country would benefit more if professionals in various fields … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his exceptional commitment to the Nigerian health sector, EKO HOT BLOG reports. Speaking at the quarterly meeting of the Committee of Heads of Federal Tertiary Hospitals held in Abuja, Dr Alausa highlighted President Tinubu’s efforts … Read more
Nigeria Governors’ Forum reaffirms commitment to security and discusses health sector improvements amidst plans for a nationwide protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and protecting lives and property at the sub-national level. This statement comes amidst growing tension over a planned nationwide protest … Read more
Doyin Okupe commends Tinubu’s Executive Order removing import duties on drug raw materials and urges additional incentives to attract pharmaceutical companies to Nigeria. Former presidential aide Doyin Okupe has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing an Executive Order that exempts raw materials for drugs from import duty. Okupe stated that this policy would help lower … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy in Enugu to a full-fledged University. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap … Read more
The Tinubu administration assumed office on May 29, 2023, with the promise to fix the health sector. The president appointed Prof. Ali Pate and Dr. Tunji Alausa as ministers in the health ministry. The ministers said they would work with a 4-point strategic plan, to “save lives, reduce both physical and financial pain and produce … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed the priorities of the administration of President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s health sector. He made the revelation on Thursday at a town hall on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has deployed and sworn in seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move was in line with the Health … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed seven Permanent Secretaries to the health sector of the Lagos State Public Service. Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement Monday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central Bank Of … Read more
Tackle Brain Drain In Health Sector, Medical Experts Tell FG it was very imperative for the government at all levels to address poor renumeration in health sector Eko Hot Blog reports that Medical Experts in Ogun State have urged the government at all levels to tackle brain drain in the country’s health sector, saying poor … Read more
The bill, which has scaled first reading in the House, prohibits health workers from embarking on strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, has condemned the bill seeking to ban strike action in the health sector. Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, he said the bill negated … Read more
Health Sector, Edo You May Also Like Edo Governorship Election Tribunal Reserves Judgment The Edo Government in partnership with Saving One Million Lives Programme, on Tuesday in Benin, provided three Toyota Hilux vans to some of its health agencies to boost the state health sector reform. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that beneficiaries … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Council on Privatisation, NCP anchored from the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Today, I presided over the National Council of Privatization. We discussed comprehensive healthcare reforms & issues in the power sector. The Council approved the preparation of a draft legislative instrument to … Read more