Author: NewsUltra360
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UNEP CALLS FOR MINING REFORMS TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is urging major reforms in mining finance, governance, and regulation to support a fair and clean energy transition. Their new report highlights that mineral extraction now makes up half of global raw material use, pushing urgent need for responsible investment as demand for key clean energy minerals surges. UNEP…
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NEPZA REAFFIRMS 10-YEAR BAN ON STRIKES IN FREE TRADE ZONES AMID DANGOTE REFINERY DISPUTE
Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has confirmed its law bans industrial strikes and lockouts for 10 years within Free Trade Zones, including at Dangote Refinery. This move aims to preserve industrial peace and protect investments after recent union disruptions. NEPZA’s MD, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, urged unions to channel disputes through the Authority, stressing that…
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WHO SAYS HEALTH PROMOTION IS KEY TO IMPROVING NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Kingsley Igwebuike from WHO says health promotion is more than just raising awareness; it’s about empowering people and creating environments that make healthy living easier. This includes tackling social, economic, and political factors that affect health outcomes. He explains that while health education changes individual behavior, health promotion combines education with policies that support…
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PRESIDENT HERZOG PRAISES TRUMP FOR GAZA PEACE DEAL, SAYS NOBEL PRIZE IS DESERVED
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for brokering a Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, saying Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. The deal includes releasing all hostages and an Israeli military withdrawal. Trump has highlighted his achievement at the UN General Assembly, and the Nobel Committee is set to…
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CYBERSECURITY EXPERT WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS, URGES USE OF 2FA
Adamu Musa, a cybersecurity expert at Abuja’s X Hub, warns that online scams have grown increasingly sophisticated, targeting everyone from regular users to top IT professionals. He highlights employee carelessness and advanced tactics like domain spoofing and AI-generated phishing as major risks. Musa urges all internet users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for stronger protection,…
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PSYCHIATRIST URGES NHIA TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH IN INSURANCE COVERAGE
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria, called on the National Health Insurance Authority to include mental health diagnoses and treatments in its benefit package. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, he stressed this would reduce out-of-pocket costs and improve access. Obindo also advocated for mental health integration into primary healthcare,…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE FUNDING
Nigeria is stepping up efforts toward Universal Health Coverage with the launch of a new Accountability Framework for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This initiative aims to ensure every Naira dedicated to primary healthcare reaches the intended beneficiaries, improving transparency, citizen involvement, and service delivery especially for vulnerable rural communities. Developed with government,…
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HAMAS TAKES FIRST STEPS TOWARD PEACE DEAL AS ISRAELI CABINET TO VOTE
Hamas has begun implementing a peace deal announced by President Donald Trump, submitting lists of Palestinian prisoners for release as part of the agreement. Israel’s Security Cabinet is set to meet and vote on the deal, which includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The plan calls for the release of all hostages held for…
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NIGERIA POLICE TEMPORARILY SUSPEND TINTED GLASS ENFORCEMENT PENDING COURT HEARING
The Nigeria Police Force has paused enforcement of the tinted glass regulation permit ahead of a court hearing on October 16 challenging the rule. The decision follows a meeting between I-G Kayode Egbetokun and the Nigerian Bar Association’s President Afam Osigwe, focusing on legal adherence and public confidence. Vehicle owners are encouraged to regularize their…
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INEC STAFF PRAISE YAKUBU, DENY ‘FUNERAL SONG’ CLAIMS
Oyekanmi, former press secretary to ex-INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says staff sang farewell praises not funeral songs as Yakubu left office. He slammed media reports, especially from Sahara Reporters, calling them false and defamatory. Staff openly admired Yakubu’s decade of reforms, promotions, and capacity-building at INEC. Yakubu bowed out to allow a smooth transition,…
