Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 34.60% in November 2024, marking a significant surge in the costs of goods and services across the country. EkoHotBlog reliably gathered that to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), represents a 0.72% increase from 33.88% in October. The sharp rise in … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partially restored electricity to seven northern states after a nine-day blackout caused by vandalism on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. TCN announced that power was restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states at 4:56 PM on Wednesday following repairs to the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to develop an independent super grid across the states to enhance power reliability. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that the President has directed the acceleration of repair efforts to restore electricity in northern Nigeria, which has recently experienced widespread … Read more
Nine Northern states in Nigeria are currently experiencing widespread power outages following the latest collapse of the national electricity grid, marking the fourth incident in less than about 8 days. Kunle Olubiyo, President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, confirmed this development in a statement released on Monday night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a recent survey, cement prices in some northern states have seen a decline. As reported by Legit, major cement manufacturers like Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA are selling the product at nearly identical prices. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to alleviate the rising costs of construction materials, cement remains … Read more
Northern Governors have declared their position on 2023 Presidency. EKOHOTBLOG reports that governors of the 19 Northern states have described the position of the Southern Governors that the country’s next president must come from their region as unconstitutional. This was made known by the Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors … Read more
The issue of banditry in the Northern States have been a source of concern not just to the governors and people of the affected states but to all Nigerians. Since the start of these illegal activities in Northern Nigeria, Nigeria’s reputation in the international community has suffered greatly. Kidnappings in the North for large sums … Read more
Despite the vehement insistence on the retention of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) by northern governors, some state panels have continued to receive petitions from individuals on police harassment. You will recall that an an unprecedented demonstration rocked the country in October after youth in their thousands hit the streets across the country to protest … Read more
The nineteen northern states have expressed their commitment to repositioning the education sector in order for it to meet the demands of current realities. This is part of the resolution reached at a meeting held by the commissioners of education for the nineteen states. The commissioners met on Saturday, 19 September 2020, in Abuja to … Read more
The Commissioners of Education in 19 Northern States, has said it is in support with the Federal Government’s decision to suspend school reopening. This was contained in a communiqué issued by the Commissioners in Kaduna on Saturday, after a virtual meeting where various issues were discussed. The communiqué was signed by the Commissioner of Education, … Read more
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says the return of almajiris to their states of origin by some states government is in the best interest of the kids. Mustapha likened the overwhelming number of almajiri kids to an army that could pose serious threat to the region and become difficult to … Read more