Nigeria Governors’ Forum reaffirms commitment to security and discusses health sector improvements amidst plans for a nationwide protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and protecting lives and property at the sub-national level. This statement comes amidst growing tension over a planned nationwide protest … Read more
Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State governors will be meeting next week to deliberate on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding Local Government Autonomy, announced AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Governor of Kwara State. The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all federal allocations for local government councils … Read more
Pay ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Or Step Down – Labour Tells Governors. The NGF claimed the proposed wage is too high and would force states to use all federal funds for salaries. Labour leaders stressed that governance includes worker welfare and not just infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organized labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) … Read more
Rethink ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Proposal, It’s Unsustainable, State Governors Tell FG. NLC and TUC initiated an indefinite strike but agreed to a one-week relaxation for further negotiations. Governors argue that implementing the ₦60,000 minimum wage would force some states to borrow funds to pay salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State Governors have reportedly reached a consensus to set the minimum wage at N70,000 for workers in their respective states. This decision comes amidst ongoing minimum wage negotiations between the Tripartite committee comprising Government representatives, organized private sector and labour unions. According to The Nation, the state helmsmen reviewed the … Read more
Negotiations Restart: Nigerian Workers’ Minimum Wage Talks Resume. The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage met at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, with federal government ministers and organized labour leaders in attendance. While no state governors attended, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was represented by its Director General, Abdulateef Shittu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that negotiations for a … Read more
Senate President Akpabio and the Nigeria Governors Forum call for an emergency meeting with Organized Labour. The meeting is scheduled for tonight, according to sources familiar with the matter. Nigeria Labour Congress announced an indefinite strike starting June 3, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to avert the planned nationwide strike, Senate President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed support for the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a huge project that will have a significant impact on the nation when completed. AbdulRazaq spoke on Friday in Lagos during a visit by governors and the … Read more
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Director-General reveals 20 state governors to decide on state police within four weeks. Sixteen governors express support for state police; remaining 20 expected to submit reports soon. Discussions held during National Economic Council meeting; all states show support for state police establishment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ … Read more
Alausa reveals effort to address organ trafficking trade in FCT. He disclosed the move to establish organ donation centres across the country. Alausa charged citizens to consider the health risks and repercussions of illegal organ harvesting. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister for State Health and Social Welfare, has reaffirmed the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has mourned the death of his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu. This news medium had earlier reported that Akeredolu died on Wednesday at age 67. Abdulrazaq, in a statement released through his spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, described … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s federal and sub-national governments have a mutual responsibility to ensure the country’s peace and stability. Tinubu made this known in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday after the meeting with the Governors at his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an emergency meeting was held by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the forum’s secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday night. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was in attendance. Although newsmen were not permitted to capture the opening, the agenda distributed to the governors showed that issues about state and … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has convened a historic meeting with governors from all 36 states of Nigeria under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The meeting, attended by prominent governors and representatives, is currently underway at the State House in Abuja. This gathering marks a significant moment of collaboration and discussion among key political leaders in … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to immediately halt deductions from state accounts for local government obligations. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has confirmed this decision and stated that the deducted funds will be reimbursed to the states. In addition, a new leadership has emerged through consensus, … Read more
Aisha Buhari, has urged the country’s citizens to turn current challenges into opportunities for creating a new Nigeria. She made this call during the induction summit of wives of newly elected governors organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The summit aimed to build the capacity of state governors’ wives and prepare them for the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians to resist agents bent on causing breakdown of law and order in the country …the introduction of technology would make it impossible for anyone to claim millions of votes again in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt … Read more
Ekiti State Gov Fayemi says Nigeria must embrace restructuring of the country’s political and administrative system before it is too late. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has called for the restructuring of the political and administrative system of Nigeria through a national dialogue. He urged the Federal Government to … Read more
Abiri that the union’s other grievances include; non-payment of peculiar allowance for judiciary staff; the attempt by the Kaduna State Governor to place the State judiciary under its civil service… The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its industrial action after over two months. The union had embarked on the strike on April … Read more