Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the National Single Window initiative, a transformative project that will propel the nation’s economy to new heights. The National Single Window simplifies government trade compliance through a digital platform. According to a statement from the presidency, the initiative will modernise the way trade is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed support for the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a huge project that will have a significant impact on the nation when completed. AbdulRazaq spoke on Friday in Lagos during a visit by governors and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ikeja High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court also directed that Emefiele’s co-defendant, Henry Omoile, be held at Kirikiri Prison, both awaiting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced plans to sue the government of President Bola Tinubu over the increase in the price of electricity tariff. Recall that had the federal government had earlier announced an increase in the kilowatt price of tariff from about N68 to N225 per kilowatt. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu‘s led government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The development was confirmed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate. Editor’s Picks Hardship: Kebbi Residents Go On Looting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismark Rewane, has predicted that the pump price of diesel would drop significantly in May with the commencement of diesel production at Dangote Refinery. The renowned economist made this projection while appearing on Channels TV’s news bulletin. Editor’s Picks Lagos Govt Announces … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has openly expressed his confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity to address and ultimately resolve qNigeria’s lingering economic challenges. The governor expressed confidence in Tinubu’s government in a birthday message on the occasion of President Tinubu’s 72nd birthday, celebrated on Friday. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has begun the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains nationwide. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari announced the development during an interactive session with the National Assembly joint committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, on Tuesday. The committee chaired by Senator … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the formation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, as well as the appointment of Head of Service and ten Permanent Secretaries. The development was announced in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday by the Director of Press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate, on Wednesday, resolved that the leadership of the National Assembly will meet with President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity in the country. This follows a motion of urgent importance raised by Senator Emmanuel Udende on the killing of over 50 people in fresh attacks in no less … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comment on labour unions. In a statement issued on Friday (today), the NLC said the Nigerian leader is only concerned with future political calculations instead of directing his efforts to address pressing challenges in the country. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has submitted that all is not well with the northern region of the country and Nigeria as a whole. According to the Sultan, the situation in the country has made people deeply frustrated, hungry, and resentful. He added that insecurity and poverty … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced that it will award three funding categories totalling N200 billion to assist companies and manufacturers nationwide. A statement from the development bank mentioned that the money was from the FGN MSME Intervention Fund, the FGN Manufacturing Sector Fund, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, launched the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate project at Karsana, area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu flaged off the construction of 3,112 pilot housing project, which marks the commencement of a nationwide project aimed at delivering 100,000 housing units through a Public-Private Partnership … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fresh round of protests has broken out in Suleja, the commercial nerve centre of Niger State which is only a few kilometres away to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The angry Nigerians stormed the streets on Wednesday, according to photographs obtained by SaharaReporters, calling on the President Bola Tinubu-led … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, met behind closed doors with the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and some ministers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, over food security and protests in some states. The meeting, which began at about 05:30 pm, also had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that top officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, are currently in an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, convened under the banner of the Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention, comes amidst growing concerns about food insecurity … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Daniel Okoh, has said President Bola Tinubu is sensitive to the challenges facing Nigeria. Okoh said Tinubu is a listening president who will continue to look out for those who mean well for Nigeria. Editor’s Picks UNILORIN Expels Popular Postgraduate Student … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has approved the payment of renewal fees for the Group Life Assurance for federal government workers. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Wednesday at the end of the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has pointed out that although Bola Tinubu is a dialogue-oriented person, alarming signs are coming from the judiciary. This online media platform gathered that Ajaero, while speaking in an interview with Vanguard, said President Bola Tinubu’s administration, despite his leadership … Read more