Eko Hot Blog reports that Billionaire businessman and president of the Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has launched a N15 billion food intervention programme to cushion the burden of economic hardship on Nigerians. Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the programme in Kano, Dangote said the distribution of food items will run from March … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has commenced renovations on Dodan Barracks, Nigeria’s former seat of power, with the objective of completing the project by May 29, 2024. According to PUNCH, senior government officials involved in the project disclosed that the work became necessary as perennial floods threatened the facility and critical components … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who turns 72 on March 29, 2024, has ordered that no celebration be put together for his birthday due to the mood in the country. The President, in a statement on Sunday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged his associates … Read more
Minister of Defence assures imminent rescue of abducted Kaduna Students. Strong condemnation of the killing of Nigerian Army officers in Delta State; perpetrators will face decisive action. Minister commends troops’ efforts in battling insecurity, pledges full support from President Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, on Thursday, assured that … Read more
Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidy in May 2023 caused immediate nationwide Prices of Petrol increase. NBS reports a staggering 157% rise in average fuel retail price from February 2023 to February 2024. Zamfara tops the list with the highest average petrol price at N750.43 per litre, while Kwara Senjoys the lowest at N650 per … Read more
President Bola Tinubu praised for Student Loan Bill initiative. Nigerian Senate passes Student Loans Act, aiding indigent students. Law specifies ineligible individuals for the loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Nigerians for his initiative on the Students Loan Bill which marks a significant step toward facilitating access to higher … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. The ban will last for three months in the first instance and will take effect on April 1, 2024. Editor’s Picks CBN Clears $7 Billion Foreign Exchange Backlog, Boosts Market … Read more
As of today, the basic problem with Nigeria on the war against terrorism is that she is following a defective strategic front. This is what the situation is and it is very sad! All the empirical evidence in the last ten or so years have shown that Nigeria has been following a wrong policy in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government is seeking to raise N450 billion from the investing public in a new debt issuance aimed at bridging government’s deficit and deepening the domestic capital market. According to The Nation, It was learnt last night that the Debt Management Office (DMO), which oversees the issuance and management … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has explained how the Nigeria’s Digital In Health Initiative will improve health outcomes for Nigerians. He made the case for the initiative’s significance on Friday at the inauguration of the implementation committee in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following closed-door talks between President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Tinubu has agreed to entertain a request to halt the merging of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, with the Nigerian Defence Academy, Abuja. “So I have seen … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not continue to import food as his administration strives to invest in agriculture to boost food production in the country. The Nigerian leader made this remark on Friday, during a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was made known in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated her call for capital punishment for kidnappers in the country. She reiterated this on Thursday when she received the Senators representing the three senatorial Districts of Lagos State in her office at the State House in Abuja. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has sent a new bill to the National Assembly regarding the student loan scheme. The development comes less than 48 hours after the federal government announced the indefinite suspension of the student loan scheme. Editor’s Picks Sanwo-Olu Introduces 25% Discount On Food Items In Lagos FG Considers … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday, announced the commencement of vocational training programs for inmates across 241 correctional facilities. Upon completion of the skills acquisition program, beneficiaries will receive a grant of N500,000. The vocational skills being offered include fashion design, computer training, hairdressing, fish farming, soap making, poultry business, and others. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has sanctioned the payment of a N20,000 wage award for every civil servant in the state. This decisive action is a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide appeal, urging state governments to alleviate the financial strain on their populace amid escalating economic hardships. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Customs Service, on Tuesday, released to the owners 15 trucks loaded with grains intercepted last week at the Sokoto State border, en route to neighbouring countries. The Customs said the trucks were intercepted along the Gwadabawa-Illela Road in Sokoto. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students … Read more