African countries spend \$90bn yearly on infrastructure Local contractors sidelined due to financing gaps Afreximbank launches support plan for African firms Africa spends nearly \$90 billion every year on infrastructure, but most of the contracts still go to foreign companies. Eko Hot Blog reports that this concern was brought to the fore during the Intra-African … Read more
Lagos Is a No Man’s Land – Tinubu’s Adviser Daniel Bwala Bwala defended the N3.9 trillion in federal projects reportedly allocated to Lagos over two years Says Lagos pride of Nigeria’s economy Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, described Lagos State as belonging to no single group and called … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that he Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has commenced its 2025 Budget Retreat with a call from the Executive Chairman, Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, for the proposed budget to reflect the aspirations and needs of the people, with a focus on economic prosperity and infrastructural development. While declaring the retreat open, Chairman … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Surah Animashaun, has been recognized as the Epe Division Community Annual Award (EDCAA) Female Ambassador of the Year 2024. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of Epe Local Government. As the first female local government chairman … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), Nigeria, has joined the people of Epe and Lagos State in celebrating Hon. Wale Raji, a distinguished son of the soil and Member of the House of Representatives, on his birthday. Speaking on behalf of CNI, Chief Olukoya Idris extolled the virtues of Hon. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced its commitment to adopting a new Building Code in the coming year, aimed at achieving high-performance standards necessary for Lagos to become a sustainable and Smart City. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative was revealed at the Lagos State Executive Council Retreat on the Domestication of the Lagos … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), Nigeria, has urged the government to take proactive measures to combat the rising cases of electricity cable vandalism in the Epe Division. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 9, 2024, the group proposed the installation of discreet CCTV cameras at strategic locations to protect the … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the recurring incidents of electricity infrastructure vandalization in the Epe Federal Constituency have left residents in a state of despair. Barely days after the restoration of electricity to parts of the constituency, vandals struck again, targeting cables around Ketu, Epe, and plunging the area back into darkness. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of public schools in the Kabusa community of Abuja, expressing concern over the poor state of the school buildings. Wike, who lamented the dilapidated condition of the structures, stated that if President Bola Tinubu were to see the state of … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has identified inadequate funding as a key factor hindering local government autonomy in Nigeria. He expressed these concerns at a National Dialogue on Local Government Reform and Constitutional Amendment held in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tajudeen, represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to begin construction on the Epe Mixed Development Scheme and Labour City. This project aims to stop unplanned building activities in the area and provide necessary infrastructure for the people. The announcement was made at a meeting with community leaders and residents held at Epe Resort. … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a ₦971 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the state’s House of Assembly, emphasizing poverty eradication and inclusive growth. Tagged the “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity,” the estimates comprise ₦837.9 billion for capital expenditure (86% of the budget) and ₦133.1 billion for … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday deliberated on the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The proposal, unveiled last Thursday, was forwarded to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for a comprehensive review, with a directive to report back within a month. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Samson Duna as the Director-General of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) for another four-year term. This announcement was made in a statement by the Deputy Director of Information at NBRRI, Mr. Peter Mashem, on Tuesday in Abuja. Mashem confirmed that Duna’s reappointment was … Read more
The National Grid suffered its second collapse in just two days on Thursday, November 7, plunging large parts of Nigeria into darkness once again. This latest incident follows a similar collapse on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the country’s electricity infrastructure. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Works has terminated Julius Berger’s contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road, Section I (Abuja-Kaduna), citing contract disagreements and non-performance. According to a statement by Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Press at the ministry, the decision came after Julius Berger failed to attend a crucial meeting to resolve issues surrounding the … Read more
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Refinery, has assured that fuel queues across Nigeria will disappear once oil marketers start sourcing fuel from his refinery. Speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dangote stated that his refinery holds the solution to the country’s persistent fuel queues. He urged the Nigerian … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to develop an independent super grid across the states to enhance power reliability. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that the President has directed the acceleration of repair efforts to restore electricity in northern Nigeria, which has recently experienced widespread … Read more
The National Petroleum Authority of Ghana (NPAG) has announced plans to import refined petroleum from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to bolster energy security and strengthen regional cooperation. Speaking at the 2024 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, CEO of NPAG, said this collaboration would reduce Ghana’s dependence on higher-cost imports from Rotterdam, … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has postponed its planned nationwide strike, giving the federal government a window to address critical issues in the sector. ASUP issued a statement over the weekend through its National President, Comrade Kpanja Shammah, calling on the government to fulfill its commitments or risk a complete service withdrawal by … Read more