Wildfire approaching Fort McMurray, Canada’s oil sands hub 6,000 individuals evacuated from surrounding suburbs Concerns arise over impact on oil production Eko hot blog reports that A wildfire inching closer to Fort McMurray, Canada’s major oil sands city, has prompted the evacuation of around 6,000 individuals from four suburbs, local officials disclosed on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Environment Chief Doubles Down on Calls to Reshape Plastic Lifecycle Maintains Sustained Demands for Collective Action from Producers, Consumers, Regulators New Policy Underscores Commitment to Tackle Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms Eko Hot Blog reports that, intensifying his impassioned campaign, Lagos Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab has doubled down on his continuous rallying cry – urging … Read more
Toolz suggests implementing a podcast approval process if she were president. She proposes requiring applicants to undergo English proficiency and sanity tests. The idea arises amidst growing concerns over controversial content in Nigeria’s podcasting sphere. Eko hot blog reports that Renowned Nigerian media personality Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolz, recently shared her thoughts on … Read more
Afrobeats star Asake discusses challenges of employment with tattoos in Nigeria The highlights on societal prejudices hindering opportunities for tattooed individuals Also emphasizing the difficulty in securing employment or conducting business due to stigma Eko hot blog reports that Afrobeats sensation, Asake, sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals with tattoos in Nigeria, revealing … Read more