Author: NewsUltra360
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EX-OYO FIRST LADY RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BLIND PUPILS, SAYS DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY
Humanitarian outreach sparks fresh call for collective responsibility as visually impaired pupils seek more support. Former Oyo State First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, has urged Nigerians to embrace compassion and consistent giving, stressing that physical disability should never be mistaken for inability. She made the appeal during a humanitarian visit to the Nigeria Training…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE RAID DRUG HUB, ARREST 18 SUSPECTS
Crackdown on narcotics: Police dismantle illegal drug dens in Itu LG, seize illicit substances. The Akwa Ibom Police Command has busted illegal drug distribution points in Itu Local Government Area, apprehending 18 suspects. The raids, carried out in Oku Iboko and Mbak communities on Sunday, targeted active hubs fueling youth delinquency and violent crimes. DSP…
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BPP TO ENGAGE CONTRACTORS, STAKEHOLDERS IN LAGOS FOR PROCUREMENT REFORMS
Nigeria’s procurement system gets a boost as BPP calls key players to the table. The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) will host a consultative forum in Lagos to engage contractors, consultants, service providers, and civil society on improving Nigeria’s public procurement processes. The event, supported by the FCDO’s Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement…
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CROSS RIVER MAGISTRATES SUSPEND STRIKE, GIVE SEPTEMBER DEADLINE
Judiciary hopeful as magistrates pause industrial action pending government action. Magistrates in Cross River State have suspended their strike after weeks off the bench, following the intervention of Chief Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme. The industrial action, which began on Feb. 8, was prompted by alleged non-fulfilment of welfare promises made by the state government in…
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DIGITAL PAYMENTS LIGHT UP NIGERIA’S NIGHTLIFE
Moniepoint study reveals cash is fading as bars, clubs embrace digital transactions. A recent study by Nigerian fintech Moniepoint shows digital payments are now driving Nigeria’s nightlife economy, with bank transfers and card payments topping transactions at bars, clubs, and informal community venues. Cash is on the decline, largely due to security concerns. The report,…
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NGX ALERTS INVESTORS ON UNUSUAL SHARE PRICE SWINGS
Sharp, unexplained stock movements spark caution as NGX warns against rumor-driven trades. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has flagged unusual volatility in some listed stocks, noting that recent sharp price swings may not reflect company fundamentals. In a Monday alert, the Exchange urged investors to rely only on verified information and thorough analysis of company performance…
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FIREFIGHTERS SAVE N55M PROPERTY IN KANO BLAZE
Quick action by firefighters prevented a minor fire from turning into a major disaster, saving millions worth of property and lives. The Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Kano has rescued property worth about N55 million following a fire outbreak at a residential building along Kansakali Street near the Goron Dutse Custodial Centre. The fire, which…
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NBTE UNVEILS NEW HND CURRICULUM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S HEALTH WORKFORCE
In a move to future-proof Nigeria’s healthcare system, the NBTE is rolling out a new HND curriculum designed to produce highly skilled and globally competitive health education professionals. The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has stepped up efforts to strengthen health education with the development of a new Higher National Diploma (HND) curriculum in…
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FIRE SCARE AT LAGOS AIRPORT AS CREWS SWIFTLY CONTAIN BLAZE, NO CASUALTIES
Panic briefly gripped Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a fire broke out in a sensitive control area—but emergency responders acted fast to prevent disaster. A fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, was quickly brought under control by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, with no injuries recorded.…
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APC CHAIR URGES GOVERNORS TO USE PARTY THINK TANK FOR TRAINING, POLICY SUPPORT
The APC is strengthening its intellectual backbone, with its chairman calling on governors to rely on the party’s think tank for research, training and policy guidance. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged governors elected on the party’s platform to patronise The Progressives Institute (TPI) for training, research and consultancy services. Speaking in Abuja…
