By Bayo Osiyemi Introduction Are you an aspiring entrepreneur in Nigeria with a burning desire to start a business but limited funds to invest? Fear not, for Nigeria is a land of opportunities and a hotbed for enterprising individuals like yourself. With the right mindset, determination, and a budget of 50k, you can kick-start your … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian investigative journalist and Editor, Ajuri Ngelale was today confirmed as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. This online media platform gathered that Ngelale’s appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Super Falcons of Nigeria have progressed to the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after grinding out a hard fought draw against the Republic of Ireland. The draw qualified Nigeria to the knockout stages but was not enough to make them finish top of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that European refiners will lose a portion of a key export market for gasoline after Nigerian consumption slumped following the removal of the fuel subsidies in west African powerhouse. It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu, had in his inauguration speech on May 29, 2023, announced an end to fuel … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Bliken has called Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the political developments in Niger Republic. The Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller made this known in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE “Then I said to them, ‘You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.’” Nehemiah 2:17 The belief in some quarters is that the Bola Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that starting from 2024, the European Union will require visitors, including United States (US) citizens, to get pre-approval via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. However, Nigerian passport holders and other nationals from visa-required countries do not need the approval. Instead, they will continue to need a visa. Before securing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 529 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates failed the assessment examination conducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. This is according to the examination report obtained from the MDCN on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator … Read more
Amidst the laudable proposition to distribute of N8,000 to 12 million impoverished Nigerians as palliatives cushioning the effect of subsidy removal, we must consider the forte of such move beyond the surface. As we explore the intricacies of this approach, it dawns upon us that the mere act of conferring N8,000 in cash to those … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with its Development Partners, on Saturday, commenced the implementation of another round of house-to-house Polio Outbreak Response across 57 Local Government Areas/Local Council Development Areas of the state. A statement signed by Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a significant transfer development, AC Milan is edging closer to finalizing a deal to acquire the services of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal. Talks between the two clubs have progressed positively, and the deal is now in its final stages pending discussions on specific details and bonuses. Sources … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a thrilling encounter at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, Chiamaka Nnadozie emerged as the hero for the Nigerian Super Falcons, as they held out for a goalless draw against the highly-rated Canadian team. The match showcased a brilliant display of skill and resilience from the Nigerian side, who … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured his administration will focus on providing adequate security for Nigerians in every part of the country. This online media platform reports that the president stated this while speaking at the graduation of Course 45 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with Agence Française De Development (AFD) and SEMMARIS (the Technical Partner), has embarked on a study tour of markets in Lagos State towards understanding the market systems in order to support the government of Nigeria with a one-year technical assistance programme for the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a marketers have warned Nigerians to prepare to buy petrol for as much as N700/litre in the coming days. This development follows the sudden petrol hike from N540 to N617 per litre on Tuesday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo (Telade IV), the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Epe, Lagos state, is set to confer the honourary chieftaincy title of Aare Atunloto of Ilara Kingdom on Mr. Wendell De Landro. De Landro is the High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons have said it is mopping up illegal firearms in the hands of unauthoriszed persons and started the prosecution of arms traffickers in the country. The zonal director, South West, Sola Akinlade disclosed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Judge Robert Gettleman of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago has sentenced Jacob Olalekan Ponle, also known as Woodberry, to eight years and three months in prison for his coordination of a multimillion-dollar fraud. This online media platform gathered that the infamous fraudster … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s total capital importation during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 witnessed a significant decline of 28 percent when compared to the capital importation recorded in Q1 2022, which stood at $1.57 billion. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the figures however, indicated that the … Read more