Ekohotblog reports that the Chancellor of Augustine University, Mr Femi Otedola, has donated the sum of N3.7bn for the construction of an Engineering Faculty building at the varsity. The donation is the second phase of his promise to build a Faculty of Engineering for the university. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
The Catholic Herald, Nigeria’s oldest newspaper, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special event on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in Victoria Island, Lagos. At the event, Mr. Femi Otedola, CON, Chancellor of Augustine University, and Sir Steve Omojafor, KSS, OON, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, were honored with prestigious awards for their service to … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that on September 14, 2024, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos marked the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with a special Holy Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos. The occasion also featured the investiture of Papal Knights and Medalists, honoring five distinguished individuals, including Lady Christine ‘Doja Otedola, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the commencement of petrol loading at the Dangote Refinery. On Sunday, the 650,000 barrels-per-day pm Lagos-based refinery started loading petrol into trucks owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. EDITOR’S … Read more
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos, crediting the President’s backing as instrumental to the project’s success. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more
Sir Michael Otedola hailed from Odoragushin, Epe. Sir Michael Otedola was a former Governor of Lagos State Thani-Oladunjoye Older People Care Centre was commissioned in January 6th 2022 Eko Hot Blog reports that the Otedola Family has donated several food items and sanitary materials to the Thani-Oladunjoye Older People Care Centre. EDITOR’S PICKS Abduction Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) distributed 80,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable individuals in Lagos State on Wednesday to alleviate the challenges faced in the country. The palliative distribution took place at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Aliko Dangote, and other dignitaries in attendance. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration’s security approach has been effective as the state recorded no incident of armed robbery assault against any financial institution for the fourth consecutive year. Sanwo-Olu shared this progress report on Tuesday at the 17th Town Hall Meeting on security organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to lead a high-powered delegation of 38 top businessmen and industry leaders from Nigeria’s private sector for a Presidential Round Table in India. Among the prominent figures joining the delegation are Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Chairman of the Femi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Geregu Power Plc’s Chairman, Mr. Femi Otedola, has unveiled an ambitious plan to collaborate with the Lagos state government in developing a pioneering power transmission project. Otedola, a prominent billionaire investor with diverse business interests, announced the development following a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice-president-elect on Monday, May 29, 2023. Tinubu, 71, takes office, two months after being declared winner of the keenly contested February 25 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
Transcorp shares previously held by Otedola have been sold to Tony Elumelu. On Thursday, the group chairman of Transcorp, Elumelu, completed the acquisition of Otedola’s shares. According to Transcorp, HH Capital Limited, which is a special-purpose vehicle owned by Elumelu, has boosted its stake to 25.58 per cent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Nigerian … Read more
Tinubu met with Dangote and Oyetola in Abuja. This is coming just a few days after Tinubu was announced the winner of the Presidential election. The APC candidate won the election with over 8 million votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday met with the chairman, and chief … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka EDITOR’S PICK: Buhari, Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Sanwo-Olu, Dangote Others Salute Mama Otedola at 90 Ambode Hails Okanlomo Of Epe Kingdom, Alhaji Wasiu Abiola Anifowoshe @70 Epe Development Association Honours 5 Illustrious Sons Charity begins at home, says an age-long adage. This was indeed the picturesque painted on the occasion of the 90th birth … Read more
Buhari, Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Sanwo-Olu, Dangote Others Salute Mama Otedola at 90 They all saluted the nonagenarian in different letters written to her on her 90th birthday Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, have congratulated … Read more
DJ Cuppy, a Nigerian disc jockey, has stated that she is underpaid and undervalued DJ Cuppy said going into a male-dominated space, you have to have zeal and be strong EKO HOT BLOG reports that DJ Cuppy, a Female Nigerian disc jockey, has stated that she is underpaid and undervalued in her industry. In an … Read more
DJ Cuppy responds to troll who tried to body shame her Sends hugs and kisses EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian disc Jockey Florence Otedola with the stage name DJ Cuppy has responded to a troll who body-shamed her. DJ Cuppy received backlash from a troll over a picture of herself in a beautiful white … Read more
Here is a full list of Prominent Personalities and celebrities who raised over N140m to clear his new Rolls Royce EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has gotten donations from prominent personalities in Nigeria like Otedola, Obi Cubana and others. You will recall that Ekohotblog reported earlier today how Davido … Read more
Another veteran Nollywood actor is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Olatoye Olaotan popularly known as Big Daddy, has passed away. The demise of the veteran Nollywood actor was disclosed by his publicist, Demola Sanyaolu, on behalf of his family. The veteran Nollywood actor, EKOHOTBLOG reports, gave up the ghost at the age … Read more