FG Moves to Expand Health Coverage Compulsory Health Insurance for All MDAs Digital Platform for Easy Verification of Certificates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the mandatory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). As reported by Eko Hot Blog, the directive announced by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC, has revealed that none of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, in the country complied fully with ethical standards, policies, and anti-corruption measures in the passing year. This followed the findings from the Commission’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for the MDAs. The Commission … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to publicly disclose the names of companies and contractors that received over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without delivering any projects. … Read more
The Senate has announced that President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly this week, as preparations intensify for the budget’s consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South) disclosed that the Finance Committee would meet with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Monday to … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima calls for support for President Tinubu’s administration, addresses concerns about Tinubu’s stance towards the northern region and Islam, and highlights key appointments and initiatives benefiting the North. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programs, assuring that the President’s intentions … Read more
The Federal government has mandated government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to prioritize and promote the use of made in Nigeria products. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice President Kashim Shettima gave this directive on Tuesday while declaring open the three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the State House Banquet Hall. The Vice President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s fight against corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a directive to the Presidency, the Federal Judicial Commission, and various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to submit their anti-corruption strategies. This initiative aims to curb the prevalent issue of contract abuse … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, the Senate disclosed its intention to commence a recess beginning on Friday, December 1, as announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This decision was communicated on the floor of the Red Chamber shortly after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2024 budget during a joint session of the National … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training is scheduled to commence bilateral discussion with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on July 10, 2023, as part of the preparation for the 2024 Personnel Budget estimates. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olawale Musa, made the disclosure in a statement … Read more
MDAs through the backdoor received billions of naira to them between 2017 and 2021 How public offices misused funds for SWV under Buhari’s regime A complete list of affected agencies revealed! Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has exposed how Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government misused the N3.8 trillion they … Read more
The Senate has passed a bill to amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act, extending the implementation period for N819bn The bill was passed during an emergency plenary session, following the House of Representatives’ earlier approval. The extension aims to allow for the full utilization of capital releases and the completion of critical infrastructure projects. EKO … Read more
Lagos State has continued to prioritise child safety. The state recently did a post-mortem assessment of reported incidences of child abuse in Public and Private Schools. The Lagos government also reviewed existing child safeguard policies. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has organised a stakeholders’ forum on … Read more
Nigerians have been empowered to monitor capital projects in real-time as Buhari launched the Eyemark app. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said the government edged forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application, Eyemark, that enables citizens to monitor and evaluate capital projects, in real-time. EDITOR’S PICKS Doyin Okupe … Read more
The Lagos State government has sensitised ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) on its data protection programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Data Protection team from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Public Service Standards and Performance (PSSP) team have taken their sensitisation and awareness campaign exercise to 22 MDAs in the 1st … Read more
The Lagos State Government has received a delegation from the Ondo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on a study tour of its Physical Planning Ministry, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, who received the team led by his … Read more
The Lagos State Government has held a forum to evaluate its resilience strategy initiatives toward meeting the 21st-century governance demand. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Resilience Officer, Lagos State Resilience Office, Dr. Folayinka Dania said the forum, the first of its kind, was aimed at reviewing the extent of implementation of the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday urged Commissioners for Economic Planning and Budget across the 36 states to be disciplined, fair, firm and prudent in their budget planning and implementation of sustainable national development goals as they support their principals in designing a pathway for the betterment of their states. EKO … Read more
SecureID has claimed residents cards will harmonise MDAs EKO HOT BLOG reports that SecureID Group has commended Lagos State Government on the re-launch of the Residents Card, which is set to further enhance the seamless delivery of government accomplishments. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level Lagos Gets Special … Read more
The federal government has pledged that school security will be added to next year’s budget EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 budget features a commitment from the federal government to fund school security. The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, stated at the safe-school summit held by the Emergency … Read more
New digital portal has been planned by the Lagos State Government for the MDAs EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has disclosed its plans to open a new portal for the purpose of project management across the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, … Read more