Ekohotblog reports that the Ayetoro Fish Market, held every five days, was unusually quiet on Friday as fish sellers lamented low patronage. They explained that the high cost of fuel has made it difficult to purchase fish from the fishermen, severely impacting their businesses. According to the sellers, the type of fish they used to … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Dapo Dawodu, Chairman of the Parents’ Forum of Lagos Model Colleges, has expressed concerns over the Lagos State government’s recent hike in boarding fees, describing the N100,000 per term charge as exorbitant. He highlighted the financial strain the increase places on parents, and questioned the transparency in managing the funds, alleging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has been urged to increase the tax on sugary sweetened beverages (SSBs) from N10 per litre to N130. The N10 per litre Excise Duty on SSBs was implemented in 2021 under the Finance Act. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: Balancing Health and Hardship in Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has officially cleared the air on speculations that the institution was planning to increase tuition fees. Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Student Union of the university, Professor Jimoh said that the state government, led by Governor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the student union of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State has kicked against the management after increment of tuition fee by 300 per cent. According to a statement released by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the decision to increase tuition fees was made during an emergency … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has insisted that no federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr David Adejo said this at a public hearing by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on student loans in Abuja on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that there will be no increase in the pump price of petrol. The National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Chinedu Ukadike, had asked Nigerians to expect a fuel price hike soon as a result of forex … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to go on strike if the government increases the price of petrol without concluding negotiations with the labour unions. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, said that the government should stop the falling value of the naira, which is making it difficult to import … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, Musa Ibrahim has urged the populace to embrace the use of bicycles as it lead to a drop in road crash incidences. This online media platform gathered that Ibrahim stated this at a one-day stakeholders sensitization meeting held in Abuja. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has urged David Mba, a Nigerian professor who was recently appointed Vice-Chancellor at Birmingham City University to seek ways to contribute to the nation’s educational system amidst an increase in tuition fees account the country. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on the authority to immediately reverse the upward review of the pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol. This online media platform gathered that oil marketers announced on Tuesday a new pump price for fuel across the country. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to halt the proposed increase in electricity tariffs by the Distribution Companies (DISCOs). Mr Wasiu Afolabi, the OPC President, stated this in a statement signed by its General-Secretary, Mr Bunmi Fasehun on Sunday, in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is anticipating President Bola Tinubu’s approval before announcing a new tariff regime. The review of the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO), conducted biannually, is expected to result in a rate increase due to the devaluation of the Naira following the national currency’s flotation. An unnamed … Read more
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