Author: NewsUltra360
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ONYEMA CALLS FOR HARMONISED NIGERIA-UK AVIATION RULES TO BOOST TRADE
Aviation as the vital link for seamless commerce and stronger Nigeria-UK ties. Air Peace Executive Officer Allen Onyema urged Nigeria and the UK to align aviation regulations to ease passenger and cargo flows, cut delays, and drive bilateral trade growth. Speaking at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce event themed “Trade without Borders,” Onyema highlighted the…
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UN CHIEF ORDERS PROBE INTO TRUMP’S ALLEGATIONS OF “SABOTAGE” AT UN HQ
Investigation launched after Trump claims technical glitches during UN visit were deliberate. Secretary-General António Guterres has initiated a thorough investigation following U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusations of “triple sabotage” involving an escalator stoppage, a faulty teleprompter, and a sound system malfunction during his UN headquarters visit. The UN spokesperson explained the escalator halted due to…
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EXPERTS CALL FOR SCRAPPING POST-UTME TO BOOST EDUCATION ACCESS
Stakeholders urge end to stressful screenings, pushing for digital, fairer admission methods. Education experts, parents, and students nationwide are calling for the scrapping of the Post-UTME exam, citing its financial burden, stress, and limited impact on fair admissions. Despite its official ban in 2016, many institutions still conduct screenings, often requiring candidates to travel long…
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NIGERIA AND UK VOW TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON DEFENCE, TRADE, AND CYBERSECURITY
Stronger ties ahead as Nigeria and the UK commit to collaboration and youth empowerment. At a bilateral meeting in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pledged to strengthen cooperation across defence, trade, migration, and cybersecurity. Shettima also spoke at the UNICEF-hosted Global Leadership Council Meeting, highlighting Nigeria’s focus…
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FG SECURES MAJOR PRICE DROP FOR REVOLUTIONARY HIV PREVENTION DRUG
Nigeria leads the way in making breakthrough HIV prevention affordable for millions. The Federal Government has successfully negotiated a dramatic price cut for lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, slashing the cost from $28,000 to just $40 per person. National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori hailed the deal at…
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FG TO MANDATE NATIONAL VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS FROM OCTOBER
Nigeria launches a nationwide crackdown on fake degrees with digital verification. The Federal Government announced the nationwide enforcement of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank’s (NERD) policy on academic credential verification, set to begin October 6. Ministries, agencies, and higher institutions must verify all staff qualifications through NERD’s National Credential Verification Service (NCVS) before confirming…
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TINUBU URGES UN REFORMS TO REFLECT NEW GLOBAL REALITIES
Nigeria calls for a stronger, more relevant UN to address today’s challenges. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stressed the urgent need to reform UN policies to keep pace with global changes. Highlighting the UN’s failures in addressing ongoing crises and slow progress on Security Council reform…
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NIGERIA URGES URGENT DEBT RELIEF TO BOOST PEACE AND PROSPERITY
Debt relief is a pathway to growth, not charity, says Nigeria at UNGA. President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the UN General Assembly and represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called for urgent action on debt relief as crucial for peace and prosperity, urging the creation of a global mechanism to manage sovereign debt fairly. He highlighted…
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FG URGES TWO-STATE SOLUTION AS PATH TO PALESTINE PEACE
Nigeria champions dignity and multilateral action for lasting peace in Palestine. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for the two-state solution as the most dignified way to achieve lasting peace for Palestine. Tinubu stressed that Palestinians deserve equal freedoms and dignity, calling for civilized…
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TINUBU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S DEMAND FOR PERMANENT UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT
Nigeria pushes for fair global representation and peace at the UN’s 80th General Assembly.President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the UN General Assembly, underscored Nigeria’s call for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as part of essential institutional reforms. Highlighting Nigeria’s evolution from a colony to a sovereign nation of…
