Author: NewsUltra360
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FG URGES SCHOOLS TO ADOPT YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND SKILLS
Nigeria’s future farmers are sprouting! The Federal Government is encouraging schools nationwide to join the Young Farmers’ Club initiative, aiming to boost food security, productivity, and agricultural skills among students. Minister Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi visited 1st UBE Primary School, Pasali, Kuje during World Food Day, celebrating student-run farming projects and promoting the motto: “Produce what…
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KADUNA STATE MOVES TO ESTABLISH SAFE SPACES IN SCHOOLS FOR GIRLS’ PROTECTION AND EMPOWERMENT
Kaduna is taking steps to make schools safer and more inclusive for girls! The State House of Assembly has begun the process to pass a bill that will create and regulate safe spaces in schools, boosting girl-child enrolment, retention, and empowerment. The proposed law will protect students from harassment, promote inclusivity, and ensure schools have…
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DANTAWAYE MILLER TAKES CHARGE AS NEW FCT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
Fresh leadership in Abuja! Mr. Dantawaye Miller assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, pledging to strengthen security and community partnerships. Coming with over 20 years of service, Miller replaces CP Ajao Adewale following a redeployment by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. A seasoned officer from Kaduna State,…
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KENYA LOSES $158 MILLION DUE TO DELAYS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ADOPTION, SAYS AATF
Kenya’s slow embrace of biotechnology has cost the country dearly! The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) reveals Kenya lost 20.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about $158 million) over five years due to delays in adopting biotech crops. Dr. Daniel Willy of AATF highlighted how biotechnology, such as Bt maize that resists pests, can boost food production…
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NIGERIA’S FERTILITY RATE DIPS TO 4.8, MARKING PROGRESS BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN
Nigeria is experiencing a meaningful demographic shift! The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey shows the total fertility rate dropping from 5.3 in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, reflecting more access to family planning. Minister Dr. Iziaq Salako highlights modest growth in modern contraceptive use and better maternal health coverage, yet urges more efforts especially…
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ISAAC BALAMI UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND MANAGEMENT: CLOSING AFRICA’S AVIATION SKILL GAP
Nigeria’s aviation future just got brighter! Dr. Isaac Balami’s new university aims to equip students with top-notch aeronautics and management skills, blending classroom learning with hands-on experience—right in Lagos. IBUAM, recently licensed by NUC, promises degrees plus international certifications in aircraft maintenance, avionics, and operations. Students get to train in real aircraft hangars and gain…
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CLIMM FOUNDATION REVIVES SOUTHEAST NIGERIA’S ATHLETICS GLORY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Bringing back the sprint and spirit! The CLIMM Track and Field Foundation is grooming over 500 young athletes in the Southeast to reclaim the region’s proud legacy in athletics. Founded by five ex-international athletes including British Army personnel Leo Okoroafo, CLIMM’s annual championship in Umuahia nurtures talent beyond just competition, investing in education and vocational…
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AGF LATEEF FAGBEMI CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO TRANSFORM NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Changing Nigerian universities isn’t a one-man job! Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi says transforming higher education requires teamwork—government, universities, students, and society all rising to the challenge. Speaking at the Federal University Lokoja’s convocation, Fagbemi said that with Kogi as the backdrop, the sector’s challenges go beyond any single institution. He highlighted the need for enabling…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MOTiON TO TACKLE POVERTY THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION
Over 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, but a new movement is rising! MOTiON, the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria, unites citizens and advocacy groups to fight social and institutional poverty through democracy, accountability, and reforms. Launched during the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a nationwide #PotsAndPans protest, MOTiON calls for…
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AIR PEACE LAUNCHES MONTHLY FLIGHTS FROM LAGOS AND ACCRA TO THE CARIBBEAN
Dreaming of sun, sand, and culture? Air Peace is connecting Africa to the Caribbean with new monthly charter flights from Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados, starting December 21, 2025. As the only airline offering direct routes from West and Central Africa to the Caribbean, Air Peace aims to boost tourism, trade, and cultural…
