NOA says 70% of Nigeria’s 80 million youths unemployed Most productive years lost to joblessness Call for empowering talent through engagement Almost 70 percent of Nigeria’s estimated 80 million youths are currently unemployed, a staggering reality revealed by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) that spotlights a mounting social and economic crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
In honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, the Federal Executive Council has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja. Ekohotblog reports that the institution will now be called Yakubu Gowon University, as announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has launched a new platform allowing vehicle owners to transition from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) under a ‘convert now and pay later’ scheme. This online portal aims to make it easier for Nigerians to convert their petrol-fueled vehicles to CNG, with the added convenience of deferring payment for conversion … Read more
The federal government approved the establishment of the National Citizens Value Brigade in primary and secondary schools nationwide on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that this initiative aims to address the growing concerns over the erosion of good morals and values among the youth, leading to various forms of misconduct. The Minister of Information and … Read more
The National Orientation Agency said poverty would increase if the petrol subsidy is returned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to map out survival strategies amid the economic fallout of the removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing efforts to tackle the country’s economic, social, and political challenges, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged the organizers of the proposed nationwide protests to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to disorder. In a statement issued by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of Press, the NOA revealed that … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Epe Ogunmodede Club, Lagos, Barrister Omodele Ibrahim, has urged President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resuscitate national orientation programmes that will further entrench patriotism among Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First Class Monarch Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison [PHOTO] JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu Observe Jum’aat … Read more
The CBN has threatened to sanction the banks refusing to load the new naira notes in their ATMs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says commercial banks that fail to comply with the directive of loading the redesigned naira notes in their automated teller machines (ATMs) will face penalties. EDITOR’S … Read more
The House of Reps has called for a State Of Emergency Over Ritual Killings EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on ritual killings happening across the country. The House called on National Orientation Agency, parents, heads of schools, religious leaders, … Read more
The Legacies of Soji Amosu By Qasim Akinreti 53 years ago, a child, Soji Samson Amosun was born. His parents ensured he had a good education to be a Journalist and a Union leader. His educational pursuits and Journalism certificate were not subjected to any controversy. His classmates abound in the Journalism profession to date. … Read more
Ahead of the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria, the Federal Government through the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reassured Nigerians that the COVID-19 vaccine does not alter DNA. The NOA said the vaccine will only help in the fight against the virus which has claimed over 1,300 lives in the country. Read also: FG … Read more