Free Laptops, Tablets to Reach 47 Million Pupils, Teachers Nationwide The initiative will benefit pupils in pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary schools. Thomas Lamerna stated that the initiative will come at no cost to federal or state governments To enhance access to quality education, 47 million students and teachers in smart schools nationwide will receive … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced securing a $1bn crude-backed loan to facilitate the operations of the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery and address liquidity challenges. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, revealed this during the Energy Relations Stakeholders Engagement in Abuja on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday deliberated on the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The proposal, unveiled last Thursday, was forwarded to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for a comprehensive review, with a directive to report back within a month. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
The Federal Government is progressing with plans to equip the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with helicopters to enhance the emergency evacuation of accident victims nationwide. The acquisition of the helicopters, set to be procured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was revealed during the FRSC Management Retreat and a press conference held in Abuja … Read more
A mild drama unfolded in the House of Representatives on Monday as Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, claimed that a multi-billion-dollar cargo tracking agreement involving the federal government and the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was flawed. Oyetola made this assertion while being questioned by a House investigative panel examining the … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has unveiled plans to collaborate with private sector firms for the management and maintenance of its Kaduna and Warri refineries. This strategic move is designed to bolster the country’s petrol supply and enhance energy security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made via a circular posted … Read more
The Federal Government plans to establish building materials manufacturing hubs in six geo-political zones, inviting investors to fund and manage the hubs EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is set to establish building materials manufacturing hubs across the six geo-political zones, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced. The … Read more
Appointing Wike One Of the Best Choices In My Administration – Tinubu. Tinubu commended Wike’s leadership and performance during the inauguration of the Inner Southern Expressway extension. The President highlighted the project as a testament to his administration’s development agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of Federal Capital Territory … Read more
Lagos State and Caverton Marine have launched 15 Locally-Built Ferries. Sanwo-Olu emphasized the potential for marine transport in Lagos and outlined plans for a total of 25 ferries. The project aligns with global sustainable development goals, featuring ferries certified for safety, and aims to create an integrated transportation system in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Reaffirms Commitment to Noiseless Lagos Advocacy Highlights Detrimental Effects of Noise on Public Health Free Hearing Tests and Awareness Campaigns Conducted Eko Hot Blog reports that in a concerted effort to tackle the pervasive issue of noise pollution, the Lagos State Government has reinforced its dedication to the “Noiseless Lagos” advocacy program. This initiative aims … Read more
Lagos Positions Itself as Africa’s Economic Hub State Guarantees Friendly Business Environment for Investments Showcases Infrastructure Projects to Attract Foreign Capital Eko Hot Blog reports that at the ongoing 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, the Lagos State Government has extended an invitation to foreign investors, particularly those interested in Nigeria. Touting Lagos as … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu Emphasizes Public-Private Synergy Launches 30th Anniversary Logo of NESG Calls for Leveraging Digital Technologies for Broader Reach Eko Hot Blog reports that during the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) 30th Anniversary Public Lecture and Founders’ Forum, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressed the significance of synergy between the public and private sectors. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, has officially launched the construction of a modern market consisting of 618 shops in Zuba, Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. During the inauguration ceremony held in Zuba on Saturday, Mahmoud revealed that the market project would be executed … Read more
The Lagos government has announced the preferred bidder for the fourth mainland bridge project. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public Private Partnerships, on Thursday, announced Messrs CCECC-CRCCIG CONSORTIUM as the preferred bidder for the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge project. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Orders DSS, EFCC, Others Not … Read more