Author: NewsUltra360
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CSOs CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY ON JBS-NIGERIA DEAL AMID RISING CONCERN ON INDUSTRIAL FARMING IMPACT
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are demanding the Federal Government make public the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with JBS, the global meat giant, before the company begins operations in Nigeria. This came during a stakeholders’ workshop assessing the implications of industrial animal farming on Nigeria’s environment and local farmers. JBS, based in Sao Paulo with…
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KATSINA STATE AND UNICEF REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO END POLIO AND OTHER PREVENTABLE CHILD DISEASES
Katsina State Government, partnering with UNICEF, has renewed its vow to eliminate preventable diseases like polio, ensuring no child is left behind. Speaking at the 2025 World Polio Day event, State First Lady Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko-Radda encouraged mothers and caregivers to take their children to health centers for vaccination to secure their future. Dikko-Radda emphasized…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET CLOSES WEEK STRONG, ADDS ₦733 BILLION TO INVESTORS’ PORTFOLIOS
Friday’s trading saw the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market cap grow from ₦98.059 trillion to ₦98.792 trillion, boosting the All-Share Index (ASI) by 0.75% to 155,645.05 points. This positive momentum was driven by strong investor demand in key stocks including Aso Savings, Ikeja Hotel, Regency Alliance Insurance, Caverton Offshore, and Aradel Holdings. Market breadth was…
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CUSTOMS PTML COMMAND RAKES IN ₦350.3 BILLION IN NINE MONTHS
The Ports Terminal Multiservices Ltd. (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported an impressive revenue generation of ₦350.3 billion from January to September 2025. Comptroller Joe Anani, the Customs Area Controller, revealed this achievement in Lagos, noting it represents 96.64% of the ₦362.5 billion collected for the entire year of 2024. In the…
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CUSTOMS FOIL MASSIVE DRUG SMUGGLING BID AT TIN CAN ISLAND PORT
Sharp-eyed officers at the Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Command, have intercepted two containers packed with vehicles concealing illicit drugs worth an eye-popping ₦5.3 billion! Comptroller Frank Onyeka says the bust is proof of their no-nonsense, intelligence-led approach to border security. In the first container from Montreal, Canada, officers uncovered 156 packets of Colorado…
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PDP VOWS TOP-NOTCH HEALTHCARE FOR DELEGATES AT IBADAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
No health worries, PDP’s got it covered! Ahead of the highly anticipated national convention set for November 15 in Ibadan, the Peoples Democratic Party has promised every delegate and party member free, quality healthcare throughout the event. Sen. Ishaq Salman, chair of the vital Medical Sub-Committee, assured at their inaugural Abuja meeting that all hands…
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DISASTER AVERTED AS SECURITY OPERATIVES BLOCK FUEL SCOOPERS AFTER KOGI TANKER CRASH
Quick action by security agencies prevented a fuel-related disaster in Kogi State after a tanker accident on the Felele Expressway, Lokoja. According to FRSC Sector Commander Tenimu Etuku, the Abuja-bound tanker’s tank disconnected and rolled into a ditch, but thankfully, no casualties occurred as the driver and assistant escaped unhurt. FRSC teams responded swiftly, joined…
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MIYETTI ALLAH DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ATTACKED FULANI IN KWARA, SEEKS COMPENSATION
The Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the state government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the alleged killings of Fulani residents in Edu Local Government Area. The association, led by Alhaji Shehu Garba, expressed deep concern over poor handling of incidents affecting Fulani lives and…
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GAZA HEALTHCARE CRISIS DEEPENS TWO WEEKS AFTER CEASEFIRE, WHO REPORTS
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that adequate healthcare is still severely lacking in the Gaza Strip nearly two weeks after the latest ceasefire. Despite the arrival of medical supplies and equipment long-blocked by border closures, only 14 of 36 hospitals and a fraction of health centres and treatment rooms are operational. WHO representative…
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NLNG AND NCDMB INTEGRATE TECH TALENT WITH ULTRA-MODERN ICT CENTRE IN PORT HARCOURT
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT centre at Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, designed to empower youth with digital skills and foster innovation. The facility, featuring a 40-seater computer lab, smart boards, and a 20KVA solar power system, was unveiled as part of…
