EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geo-political zones. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said the upgrade aligns with his administration’s vision of overhauling the health and social welfare sector for enhanced service delivery … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has called for the need to urgently reform the country’s health sector. Making this call in a post on his official X account, Obi lamented that the state of Tungan Madaki Primary Healthcare Centre, which he visited … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in an enlightening conversation with Eko Hot Blog during The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria’s (HFN) 2024 Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, provided valuable insights into the government’s dedication to comprehensive healthcare, particularly in rural areas, aligning closely with President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst the mounting challenges of soaring prices for vital medications in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has initiated urgent measures to address the issue nationwide. In response, he has instructed the formulation of an Executive Order designed to alleviate obstacles hindering local drug production, thereby fostering growth within the industry. Professor Ali … Read more
Alausa reveals effort to address organ trafficking trade in FCT. He disclosed the move to establish organ donation centres across the country. Alausa charged citizens to consider the health risks and repercussions of illegal organ harvesting. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister for State Health and Social Welfare, has reaffirmed the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is prioritizing and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and the allocation of increased funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has called on diaspora groups to contribute their quota to the development of their fatherland. The NiDCOM boss made the charge at the 25th anniversary gala night of the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK) in the United Kingdom (UK) during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to deploy technology to provide sustainable solutions to local challenges. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday at the Endeavor Nigeria’s Annual Scale Up Entrepreneurship Summit held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the governor, technology deployment … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to fixing healthcare challenges in Nigeria. He spoke at the recent commissioning ceremony of an upgraded Molecular Laboratory in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On The Rise In … Read more
Starting a business in Nigeria can be a thrilling and rewarding venture. With a population of over 200 million people and a thriving middle class, Nigeria presents vast opportunities for entrepreneurs and stands out as one of Africa’s largest and most promising economies. While the region offers tremendous potential, it also poses unique challenges that … Read more
President Tinubu hails MKO Abiola as democracy’s symbol and pledges massive investments to improve Nigerians’ lives despite fuel subsidy removal. Tinubu defends the decision to remove subsidies, promising infrastructure, education, and healthcare improvements to alleviate citizens’ hardships. Emphasizing the rule of law, Tinubu rejects illegal orders, enacts retirement age reform, and highlights the contested … 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
President Tinubu announces the end of fuel subsidy in his inaugural speech at the Eagle Square. The decision aims to redirect funds towards infrastructure, education, healthcare, and job creation. He emphasized the need to address security challenges, revitalize the economy and promote agriculture. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in his inaugural speech at the Eagle … Read more
As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has emphasized the need to test the resilience of the nation’s judicial system in the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. They called on the incoming government to prioritize security, education, healthcare, and infrastructural development for a united and prosperous nation. The Church also urges the government to address rising inflation, … Read more
President Buhari is set to inaugurate a new Presidential/VIP Wing at the State House Medical Centre in Abuja. The project cost N21bn and features specialized medical departments, including X-ray and diagnostic suites. The hospital is designed to cater to the President, Vice President, their immediate families, and other VIPs, Eko Hot Blog reports that President … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapidly advancing in recent years, and the healthcare industry is one of the sectors that are benefiting from its many advantages. AI is already transforming the medical field by introducing new approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and research. EDITOR’S PICK 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away 4 … Read more
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has criticized the resident Doctors for threatening to go on strike if their demands are not met within two weeks. The resident doctors demand better welfare, pay and an increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. The government warns that it will not pay any doctor who … Read more
Lai Mohammed assures Nigerians of a valid interest by the Muhammadu Buhari adminitstration to leave a lasting impact in the healthcare sector. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, during the commissioning of an 80-bed multi-purpose hospital in Oro. The commissioning of the hospital was part of the 2023 … Read more
The Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, submitted a budget of N1.693 trillion to the Lagos State House of Assembly on October 27, 2022. The lawmakers approved an appropriation bill of 1.768 trillion on December 12, 2022. Sanwo-Olu signed the bill into law on January 27, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has … Read more