Author: NewsUltra360
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MAMA RAINBOW SHINES BRIGHT AT 83, CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON STAGE
Nigerian film legend Idowu Phillips, famously known as Mama Rainbow, celebrates an extraordinary 83 years of life and six decades of unforgettable performances, inspiring generations with her talent and grace. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mama Rainbow reflected on her remarkable 60-year journey in entertainment, expressing deep gratitude for a career filled with music, memories,…
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EFCC CHAIRMAN OLA OLUKOYEDE RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WEST AFRICA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK
Leading the fight against corruption! Mr Ola Olukoyede secures another term as NACIWA President, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in battling economic crime across West Africa. At the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) held in Abuja, all ECOWAS member states unanimously re-elected Olukoyede. The move recognized his outstanding…
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TONY ELUMELU CALLS FOR MAJOR AI AND DIGITAL INVESTMENT TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S POTENTIAL
Africa is ready for a tech leap! Tony Elumelu urges global cooperation to boost AI and digital infrastructure as a game-changer for productivity and prosperity. At a seminar during the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington, Heirs Holdings Chairman Tony Elumelu emphasized that true productivity isn’t just output per worker but opportunity per person. He highlighted…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET BOUNCES BACK WITH N20 BILLION GAIN
After a tough day, Nigeria’s stock market is back in the green! Investors gained N20 billion with renewed interest in key stocks leading the charge. On Wednesday, the market reversed previous losses, closing with a N20 billion boost, pushing market capitalization from N93.756 trillion to N93.776 trillion. The All-Share Index climbed by 0.20%, settling at…
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TUNISIAN AMBASSADOR PLEDGES STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES WITH NIGERIA TO BOOST TRADE
Tunisia is ready to team up with Nigeria across sectors like agriculture, finance, and energy to unlock new trade and growth opportunities. At the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association Conference in Lagos, Ambassador Mohsen Antit promised Tunisia’s commitment to deepen partnerships with Nigeria. He highlighted readiness to collaborate on agriculture, banking, mining, oil and gas, aviation,…
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NLC REJECTS FG’S “NO WORK, NO PAY” POLICY, STANDS FIRM ON “NO PAY, NO WORK”
The fight is on! Nigeria Labour Congress slams the Federal Government’s “No Work, No Pay” directive on striking university lecturers, insisting workers must be paid to work. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this clear after meeting Abia Governor Alex Otti in Nvosi. He called the government’s policy “unjust and insensitive,” saying it’s illogical to expect…
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ABIA GOVT TAKES ACTION ON UNPAID LABOUR DUES, PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NLC
Abia Governor Alex Otti is stepping up for workers! After a meeting with NLC President Joe Ajaero, the state commits to investigating unpaid check-off dues and supporting labour welfare. During a visit from NLC leaders in Nvosi, Governor Otti directed top officials to look into the non-remittance of the statutory 10% check-off dues to NLC…
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MINISTER PRAISES TINUBU FOR COMPLETING MAIDUGURI EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
Maiduguri’s power outage days are near over! Minister of Information Mohammed Idris hails President Tinubu for finishing the city’s vital gas power plant that promises nearly nonstop electricity. During a tour of federal and state projects in Maiduguri, Minister Idris recalled how insurgency once wiped out power in Borno state. He praised former President Muhammadu…
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL PROPOSES BOLD UN80 INITIATIVE TO BOOST GLOBAL IMPACT
The UN is gearing up for a major makeover! Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled plans to make the United Nations more streamlined, effective, and ready for today’s challenges. At the UN General Assembly in New York, Guterres laid out the UN80 Initiative, targeting reforms across the UN’s core areas: peace and security, sustainable development, and human…
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MINISTER DEMANDS CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS CHARGING TUITION IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
Charging tuition fees in dollars or pounds? Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals wants such schools shut down, calling the practice a major threat to the economy. At the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration during the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, Minister Dr. Dele Alake condemned schools that charge fees in foreign currency. He called it…
