Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Unite in Protecting Education The First Lady emphasized that education must never be compromised Urges security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure stronger protection for schools nationwide Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to unite in protecting education and safeguarding schools across the nation, stressing that … Read more
FG Launches Nationwide Mapping to Identify Non-Literate Nigerians Ahmad stressed that literacy is the foundation of national development The minister added that the initiative aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.6 The Federal Government has begun a nationwide mapping exercise to identify out-of-school children and non-literate citizens across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in … Read more
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is working to add three sites from the Ikorodu Heritage Trail to a preliminary list of 14 sites recognized by UNESCO. This initiative was announced during a visit to Ikorodu on Tuesday, led by Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka. She was accompanied by the … Read more
Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Abiola Kosoko, the Oloja of Lagos Elect, has emphasized the importance of preserving historical structures in Epe during a recent royal visitation. EDITOR’S PICKS Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – All The Details FG Agency NBS Feeding Nigerians False Inflation Figures – APC Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA … Read more
The Nigerian government views the Ojude Oba Festival as a platform for national unity and tourism potential, aiming for UNESCO recognition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria government has described the annual Ojude Oba Festival as a platform for fostering the unity of the country as well as one of the country’s tourism potentialities. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that leaders across the world have extended their condolences to Morocco over the disastrous earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that struck in central Morocco killing about 820 persons, and damaging many historic building in the country. Editor’s Pick AU Now Permanent Member of The G20 Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Reacts To Akeredolu’s Return … Read more
UNESCO has declared the Odesa region of Ukraine ‘a World Heritage Site’ amid war threats. The 21 member states of UNESCO’s world heritage committee approved the decision with six votes in favour, one against and 14 abstentions. The decision is designed to protect the ‘outstanding universal value’ of the historic Black Sea port. EKO HOT … Read more
The Lagos government has highlighted the benefits of technology for national development. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has committed to investing significantly in science and technology which it described as critical to the development of the state and nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases … Read more
In an effort to honour teachers worldwide on Wednesday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has partnered with other organisations. Eko Hot Blog reports that in this year’s 2022 celebration, UNESCO said “Education is key for achieving the global goals and teachers are key for achieving inclusive, quality education and a better … Read more
An educationist who made history by becoming the first Nigerian female Vice-Chancellor, Grace Alele-Williams is dead She was a lecturer at the University of Lagos from 1965 to 1985 and spent a decade directing the Institute of Education, where she introduced non-degree programmes, with many of the certificate recipients older women working as elementary school … Read more
The former Imo State Governor and now a Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha has been dragged to International Criminal Court, (ICC). Prof (Dr.) Philip Njemanze, a pro-life advocate and neuroscientist, has petitioned the ex-governor over the demolition of the ancestral Eke Ukwu Owere Market, Owerri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the medical practitioner had … Read more
Press Freedom: 55 journalists killed worldwide in 2021 – UNESCO EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says 55 journalists and media professionals were killed in 2021, noting that impunity against journalists is alarmingly widespread. Fifty-five journalists and media professionals were killed in 2021, according to the latest UN … Read more
Mrs Hajo Sani, the author of a book on the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has been appointed as Ambassador/Permanent Delegate of Nigeria to United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Sani was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. The appointment was disclosed less than a week after the book she wrote … Read more
The Bauchi State Government has collaborated with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on mobile learning among children and non formal education in the state. Gov. Bala Mohammmed said this at the formal inauguration and handing over of 3,794 learning mobile devices by UNESCO to Bauchi State on Tuesday in Bauchi. Read Also: … Read more