President Tinubu recently signed the Student Loans (Access To Higher Education) Act, 2024 into law. The law was reenacted after the old act was repealed over challenges bordering on governance and management, amongst others. The new law features various changes that separate it from the repealed act. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government … Read more
Tinubu hosted GAVI, a vaccine alliance, at the State House. The meeting witnessed the Nigerian president committing to ensure that Nigeria fulfills its outstanding obligations for vaccine procurement. GAVI CEO says “there is no success for GAVI without success in Nigeria”. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some political leaders under the umbrella of The Mandate Movement (TMM) have organised a special inter-faith prayer session in commemoration of 72nd birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The leaders, who are All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, converged on Ikeja, Lagos, to offer the prayers for the president. They also … Read more
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been in the pipeline for at least 20 years. However, the President Tinubu-led administration has actualised the project. Work has started on the project in March 2024 after approval in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has received a new lease of life from the President … Read more
President Tinubu is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. The president said the celebration would be low-key and advised his well-wishers to not advertise their wishes to him. However, one of them shunned his plea and bought out the front-pages of national newspapers. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has … Read more
President Tinubu turns 72 today. Nosiru Onibon has sent a hopeful birthday message to the president. The message centers around Nigerians and their leaders returning to God as a nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon, has urged President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, including ex-National Chairman, Uche Secondus, have publicly declared their support for President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This declaration signifies a notable shift in the state’s political landscape. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Bianca Secures Ownership Of Ojukwu’s … Read more
Sulaiman Aledeh is a veteran of various broadcast networks in Nigeria. Starting his career on radio, the broadcaster is currently with Arise TV. He’s celebrating his golden jubilee today. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated veteran broadcaster, Mr. Sulaiman Aledeh, on his 50th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in … Read more
Rev. John Joseph Hayab, former Kaduna State CAN chairman, praised the government for securing the release of Kuriga students and teachers. He emphasized the importance of synergy between government, security agencies, and the public to tackle insecurity effectively. Hayab urged for a similar coordinated effort to rescue the 87 individuals abducted in other parts of … Read more
On Friday, March 22, 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, held a press briefing at the State House, Abuja, where he called on Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria products and services to sustain the recent gains of the naira in the foreign exchange market. Without a doubt, it was a good and important message that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to support locally made products to maintain the recent improvements in the naira’s value. The Tinubu administration implemented measures like ceasing petrol subsidies and unifying foreign exchange rates to combat currency volatility. Special Adviser Ajuri Ngelale emphasized the need for collaboration with the Central Bank and reporting of activities devaluing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), on the occasion of his 61st birthday. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised Elumelu’s remarkable achievements … Read more
President Tinubu ordered an end to the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office. The gains from the subsidies have led to an increase in federal government allocation to states. Onibon disagrees with this model and has suggested a different one. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the … Read more
The NCMM is responsible for the preservation, promotion, and development of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Established in the 1940s, the commission manages all National Museums and Monuments in Nigeria. President Tinubu has appointed a new director for the agency. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Olugbile Holloway is the new Director-General of the National Commission for … Read more
Senate approves Student Loan Act (Repeal & Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. Committee report presented during plenary; Tinubu sends Bill to National Assembly. Bill aims for interest-free loans, referred for further work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, March 20, passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the removal of fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023 has significantly boosted the statutory revenue allocations from the Federation Account to N10.14 trillion in 2023, according to the latest report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The report, released on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy is taking a positive turn, assuring citizens that they will “all smile once again” in the coming months. Addressing ministers, service chiefs, and other top government officials at a Ramadan Iftar hosted at the Banquet Hall of the Aso … Read more
Alausa was in Lagos on Tuesday to receive equipment donated by the Global Fund. In recent years, Global Fund has contributed financially and materially to Nigeria’s efforts against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) The latest donation includes vehicles to support state governments’ oversight of HIV and TB programmes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of … Read more
The Randle substation was facilitated by former Surulere representative, Gbajabiamila. The substation is expected to boost electricity supply in Surulere. After the commissioning of the plant during the weekend, it is ready for operation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has made adjustments to the earlier appointments he approved for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Brigadier-General Lawal Isa (retd.), who was initially appointed as the Executive Secretary on … Read more