The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. The apex bank has resisted various calls to extend the deadline despite the shortage of the new notes. The situation has elicited a reaction from the president who is assuring Nigerians that they will … Read more
The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, shortage of the new notes has threatened the apex bank’s target. The Kano government lamented that the shortage has inflicted “hardship” on residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye The Nigerian presidential seat has accommodated a number of physically infirm people over the years. Former President Musa Yar’adua’s battle with a kidney problem was no exception. Unfortunately, the struggle proved to be one he could not overcome, as he passed away in office in May 2010. But his illness was not … Read more
CAN has sent Christmas message to all Christians in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lamented that Nigerians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ amidst pain, fear, and untold hardship. The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this on Saturday in his Christmas message to Nigerians … Read more
Buhari has explained how the “Jubril of Sudan” claim made him feel. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he did not find the “Jubril of Sudan” claim funny. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us with ‘Suffocating’ Monetary Policies Renewed Hope: Dissecting Tinubu’s Comprehensive Plans For Security Attacks on … Read more
By Praise Benjamin The Central Bank of Nigeria has in recent time been working tirelessly to regulate the system’s economy and get complete control of “all cash in circulation” throughout the country. This is a laudable move, as it promises to offer numerous advantages, such as lowering the inflation rate, regulating prices of goods, monitoring … Read more
A mint merchant was spotted hawking new naira notes at a party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure after a mint merchant was spotted hawking the new Naira notes at a party. This online media platform gathered that this was coming a few days after the new notes were released into … Read more
Dogara has stated that Nigerians need a radical solution to solve the leadership problem of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.Yakubu Dogara, has asked Nigerians to apply radical solutions to solving the country’s leadership problem in 2023. Dogara spoke at the 12th convocation and … Read more
Atiku has promised to empower Nigerian youths with $10 billion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed his plans for Nigerian youths on Monday if elected president next year at the polls. The PDP flag bearer said if elected in 2023, he would empower … Read more
The INEC chairman has said there’s no going back on the deployment of the BVAS and IReV for the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the commission will go ahead with its deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System … Read more
CBN has assured Nigerians of safety and protection against any losses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to protect Nigerians without bank accounts, to ensure they don’t suffer any loss in the proposed Naira redesign exercise. According to the bank, it would protect Nigerians in Unbanked, Underserved, and … Read more
Kashim Shettima has told Nigerians to prepare for tough times in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to get prepared for hard times in 2023. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at an event organized by APC Professionals … Read more
The NiDCOM chair has hailed Nigerians on their victory in the US midterms. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the eight Nigerians who won major seats in the just concluded midterm elections in the United States. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Warnock And Walker … Read more
Mr Macaroni has stated that Nigerians should discard the ‘survival mentality. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the popular Nigerian comedian, Debo Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has said that Nigerians believe that they can survive any situation and this mentality is working against Nigeria. The content creator stated this as a panelist at the New Media … Read more
Buhari has urged Nigerians in South Korea to project a positive image of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari in Seoul, Republic of Korea, reminded Nigerians resident in the Asian country that they are the “faces of Nigeria,” and should endeavour to project a positive image of the country through their actions, … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress “has nothing to show Nigerians,” according to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was said by Malam Umar Danjani, Jigawa’s director of the PDP Youth campaign, in response to the APC youth wing. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen Kidnap Motorist In Broad Daylight … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a warning regarding the possible distribution of fake Augmentin 625mg Tabs in the nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that NAFDAC claims that the product fell short of meeting the labeling criteria. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, Lekki Kwara Won’t Return To Under-Development … Read more
Tinubu has told Nigerians not to have any regret about President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress, APC in the 2023 general election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Saturday told Nigerians not to have any regret about President Muhammadu Buhari. This was as he said they … Read more
Nigerian visa applications have been categorically rejected, according to Dubai’s authorities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Dubai authorities announced in a message sent to their Nigerian trade partners that “all Dubai applications filed are now denied.” EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti State House Of Assembly Speaker Is Dead Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Will Continue To Ensure … Read more
A PDP campaign spokesman has revealed why Nigerians cannot trust APC with power. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, has said Nigerians cannot trust the All Progressives Congress (APC) with power in 2023. Speaking during an interview with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, … Read more