ASUU demands include the revitalisation of public universities, earned academic allowances, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) promotion arrears… The source disclosed that there were no concrete offers from the government to convince the union to call off the strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that a meeting of the National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff … Read more
The National Executive Council of the striking Academic Staff of Universities will meet on Monday night to deliberate on possible solutions to the ongoing ASUU strike. Sources in the union revealed that after the meeting, NEC members will meet Federal Government officials later in the week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ASUU had last week … Read more
The labour leader said the nation’s refineries should be fixed to put an end to importation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned the federal government against removing oil subsidies. There is apprehension over the National Economic Council (NEC) recommendation of ₦302 per litre of petrol. Ikechukwu Nwafor, Ebonyi NLC … Read more
Petrol price currently sells between ₦162 and ₦165 per litre EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Economic Council (NEC) has recommended an increase in the price of fuel, according to TheCable. Fuel currently sells between ₦162 and ₦165 per litre in the country. In a report, the online newspaper said NEC, chaired by Vice-President … Read more
Osinbajo has urged youths to shun #EndSARS memorial protest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Economic Council (NEC) has appealed to those planning to stage a protest to mark the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protests to consider other lawful alternative means of engagement. NEC argued that with the current security situation across the country, there was … Read more
Sanwo-Olu added that the VP assured that NEC would convene an emergency meeting on the COVID-19 resurgence, whenever the need arose. The Federal Government and state governors have disclosed their position on a fresh lockdown due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made it known to State … Read more
The Vice President noted that the setting up of the council is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to addressing the challenges of road safety in the country. The National Road Safety Advisory Council has been inaugurated by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. The 29-member Advisory Council is a major aspect of … Read more
The federal government on Thursday expressed worry over the sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections and is seeking additional measures to manage the situation. The concerns were raised during the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Nigeria, in recent weeks, has witnessed a spike in new infections of the deadly … Read more
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has hosted a meeting at the State House in Abuja to resolve the ongoing crisis of the ruling party. The meeting was called to review major issues which include the tenure extension of the APC caretaker committee led by the governor of Yobe State, … Read more
The Northern Elders’ Council (NEC) has condemned the killing of over 43 farmers in Zabarmari community in Borno State, describing the incident as ‘repulsive and barbaric’ In a statement on Wednesday by its Assistant Secretary-General, Dr. Adama Kabiru, the council said the Haram insurgents responsible for the carnage must be punished. The council said those … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House. The meeting, which started at about 3pm, was believed to have been called as a prelude to the scheduled National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party, which is expected to hold on Tuesday (tomorrow). … Read more
– The National Working Committee (NWC) has already set up a five-man fact-finding committee headed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje – There was pressure on NEC members last night to lift the suspension on key leaders in order to keep a united APC family – Some items on the agenda include the 2020 Budget of APC; … Read more
The National Economic Council has praised the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for his economic reforms that has resulted in the improved ranking of Nigeria in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business index. The National Economic Council which comprised of the 36 governors, the minister of FCT and the CBN governor lauded the president’s … Read more