Eko Hot Blog reports that in a decisive statement against the nationwide protest which kicked off on August 1, 2024, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Eredo Branch, has expressed its firm opposition. During a press conference on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Eredo Local Community Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat, NYCN Eredo Coordinator … Read more
Independent Marketers Hike Petrol Prices Wide Price Gap Between Major and Independent Sellers Supply Breakdown at NNPC Blamed for Price Surge Eko Hot Blog reports that despite an improvement in fuel supply, independent marketers have shockingly increased petrol prices nationwide. In contrast, major marketers have maintained relatively stable prices, creating a significant price disparity. Editor’s … Read more
tEKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, insisted yesterday that the only thing that would stop the planned nationwide strike over the hardship in the country was the federal government’s honouring of the agreement it had with labour. This was contained in the latest letter written to the government, where in the NLC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria Labour Congress union members in Lagos assembled at Ikeja underbridge, singing, dancing, and urging the government to attentively consider their demands. Editor’s Pick FG Told To Hike Tax On Sugary Drinks From N10 To N130 Per Litre 27 Miscreants Sentenced For Obstructing Lagos Pedestrian Bridges Salaries Of Senators, Reps … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and cement manufacturers have reached an agreement to reduce the current market price of the commodity. Earlier repots from this online media platform indicated that manufacturers have consented to sell a 50kg bag of cement at a retail price ranging between N7,000 and N8,000, contingent on location nationwide. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have sent a notice of a 14-day national strike to the federal government. The unions said that the 16-point agreement that was reached on October 2, 2023, between them and the federal government, has not been implemented. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to head the Intelligence Department of the Force at Zonal and State Commands Nationwide. The posting, according to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, is in furtherance of … Read more
ofEko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced it will begin a free train ride on all its passenger services starting Thursday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, announced waivers on transport fares for interstate road travellers during Christmas and New Year. Tinubu said the federal government will bear 50 per … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that MTN Nigeria has sent a message to its users over the disappearance of debt on the accounts of subscribers in the early hours of Saturday, November 11. This comes amidst nationwide jubilation from subscribers owing the network. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organised labour unions (Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress) have insisted on embarking on strike on the 3rd of October, 2023. Ahead of the proposed strike, Nigerians may have to brace for fuel scarcity and nationwide blackout from Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen To Sue Napoli Over Mockery … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) will hold a joint briefing by 3 p.m. today to declare a nationwide indefinite strike. According to Vanguard, the leaders of the organised unions have resolved their differences ahead of the planned indefinite strike. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday disregarded the two-day warning strike directive issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the recent removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform understands that the Labour Union on Tuesday (today) commenced its warning strike, shutting down economic activities across the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Aviation security and logistics sub-sector has been directed by the National Union of Air Transport Employees to proceed on an immediate strike from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, following poor wages. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You Are Not Competent To Criticise Tinubu’s Reforms’ – APC Slams Bakare Gunmen Invade, Set Ablaze Palace … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said it will embark on a nationwide mass protest from Wednesday, August 9, 2023, if the Federal Government does not meet its demands. This online media platform gathered that the association made this known in a circular on Saturday titled, ‘Notice of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N50 billion for small businesses. The president announced this in his nationwide broadcast on the state of the economy. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On Niger Republic Over Coup JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a plan to embark on a nationwide strike from August 2, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves Mass Burial Of 103 EndSARS Victims This is … Read more
The Federal Government has directed controllers of works to evaluate the extent of damage brought on by floods across Nigeria in order to take measures to improve the situation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the controllers must determine simultaneous emergency measures that could be done to save people and flood-affected property, according to the government. EDITOR’S … Read more
WAEC has released 2022 WASSCE results EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have released the results of May/June 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The school examination was taken by 1, 607, 985 school candidates in 20,221 schools nationwide and in three countries EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays … Read more
High cost of diesel hampering our operations – LAWMA …We are assuring Lagosians of our total commitment to rid the environment of dirt EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To Demolish Five Structures, … Read more
UBEC has set to conduct assessment of schools nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC has concluded plans to conduct an internationally accepted national assessment. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi, made this known in a statement yesterday by the commission’s spokesman, David Apeh, said this at a five-day … Read more