FG allocates ₦27bn for Obasanjo, ex-leaders, professors in 2025 budget. Beneficiaries include Obasanjo, Buhari, Gowon, and retired top officials. ₦500bn earmarked for student loans and social investment programmes. The Federal Government has allocated ₦27bn for the entitlements of former leaders and retired officials in the 2025 fiscal year. Beneficiaries include ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck … Read more
The Federal Government on Friday initiated the long-awaited payment of outstanding entitlements to military retirees after months of delays and assurances without fulfillment. The retirees, who had been owed a 20% to 28% salary increment covering January to November 2024, staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, expressing frustration over the prolonged … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Members of the Association of Retired Principals of Secondary Schools in Nigeria (ARPSSN) have appealed to the government at all levels to utilize their wealth of experience in advancing the education sector. The retirees made this call during the 6th edition of their Annual Get-Together, held on Thursday, December 5, … Read more
The Enugu State Government has uncovered 2,640 ghost pensioners during a recent verification exercise and has commenced disbursing pensions to eligible local government retirees. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, announced that over 7,000 verified pensioners have received their payments following a comprehensive biometric verification … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom released ₦4.755 billion for pensions, gratuities, and allowances, fulfilling his campaign promise to improve civil servant welfare and education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, announced that July would be a month of significant development for the citizens. He released ₦4.755 billion for the payment … Read more
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, signs bill ending pensions for former Governors and Deputies. Law passed swiftly by Abia State House of Assembly, sponsored by Uchenna Kalu. Otti emphasizes focus on people’s interests, former governors like Ikpeazu, Orji, and Kalu affected. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday night, signed into … Read more
Lagos State Government has advised public servants in the state to show more commitment to service delivery and make themselves relevant and indispensable EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state’s Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, gave the advice, at the weekend, at a training organised for senior officers in the … Read more