Ambassador Oguntoyinbo urges Nigerian governors to reduce their own salaries. He criticizes the governors’ stance as “insensitive” and praises Edo State Governor Dr. Godwin Obaseki for independently setting a ₦70,000 minimum wage in his state. Ajadi calls for the fair distribution of increased federal allocations to states and emphasizes the inadequacy of ₦60,000 in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State Governors have reportedly reached a consensus to set the minimum wage at N70,000 for workers in their respective states. This decision comes amidst ongoing minimum wage negotiations between the Tripartite committee comprising Government representatives, organized private sector and labour unions. According to The Nation, the state helmsmen reviewed the … Read more
INEC Chair Mahmood Yakubu criticized state governors for turning local government elections into mere coronations. Yakubu highlighted the lack of independence, funding, and resources for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). He urged FOSIECOM to address these challenges and protect election integrity, while a former lawmaker suggested transferring local government election oversight from SIECs to INEC … Read more
Senate accuses governors of misusing local government funds, calls for autonomy. Urges federal government to halt allocations to caretaker-led LGAs. Motion by Senator Suleiman Kawu prompts concerns over local autonomy erosion, calls for reforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on wednesday accused state governors of misappropriating funds earmarked for local government councils in Nigeria, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that state Governors have lauded the resilience of workers and pledged to prioritize their welfare, promising improved working conditions and a well-deserved pay rise. The Governors spoke at May Day rallies held in their respective states on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Commercial Banks Close 2 Million Accounts In Four Months – (Here’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governors of the 36 states have united to address the issue of unreliable power supply in the country. According to reports, the Governors have agreed to take action to break the monopoly held by Discos in power distribution. Editor’s Picks Clean Sweep: APC Secures Landside Victory In Latest LG … Read more
IGP opposes state police proposal, citing concerns over potential misuse by state governors. FG remains supportive of state police initiative despite opposition from the IG. Efforts underway to establish state police as part of measures to address the nation’s security challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a national dialogue on state policing organized by the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised the reinvigoration of the livestock value chain in Nigeria to transform the challenges to economic opportunities. The president who performed the official flag-off of the agric mechanisation revolution for food security in Minna, Niger Stare, yesterday called for the cooperation of state governors. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government. According to findings by PUNCH, analysis of the state governments’ approved budgets for the 2024 fiscal year revealed that only 11 out … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that there is no truth in the claim by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that states got additional N30 billion each outside of their statutory revenue allocations, to address the food insecurity. The governor stated this on Thursday, noting that Oyo did not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu-led federal Government and governors of the 36 states of the federation have agreed to set up state police as the nation struggles to curtail insecurity. The agreement was reached during an emergency meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the governors, which took place at the presidential villa, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 36 Governors of the Federation have said there is a need to address the connection between food inflation, naira depreciation and rising insecurity in the country. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) made this known in a communique signed by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, and issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu‘s government has allocated N9 billion to all 36 states in the Federation. Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga revealed that N7 billion is earmarked for infrastructure, with the rest for fuel subsidy relief. Onanuga, in a post on X, said revenue allocation from the Federation Account … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) has claimed that state governors misappropriate funds allocated to them. He accused the governors of misapplying financial allocations to local governments in their domains. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all the thirty-six state governors in Nigeria have been dragged to court over their failure to render accounts of the N72 billion so far released to them by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal in the country. According to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State governors have pledged to complement the federal government’s initiatives aimed at providing relief to Nigerians. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State said this at the weekend in Lagos after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. He said the successful implementation of the succour pledged by the federal government to … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Council Chambers, Aso Villa. The NEC, constitutionally headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, includes State governors and the Central Bank of Nigeria governor as members. The establishment of the NEC is mandated by the Constitution of the FRN, 1999, as amended. EKO … Read more
State Governors have rejected the withdrawal limit policy by the CBN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has rejected the N100,000 cash limit recently imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stressing that the policy will hurt the economy and Nigerians living in rural areas. The forum, after its meeting … Read more
State Governors are set to meet today to discuss economy recovery and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has fixed a Teleconference meeting for Tuesday, November 22, 2022. This online media platform gathered that the Director-General of the forum, Asishana Okauru, made this known in a statement in Abuja on … Read more