Author: NewsUltra360
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KATSINA TO LAUNCH SPECIAL ALLOWANCE TO INCENTIVIZE RURAL TEACHERS
New pay boost aims to attract more teachers to underserved rural areas amid security concerns. Katsina State plans a special salary allowance for teachers posted to rural areas, announced by Education Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa at a summit commemorating International Day to Protect Education. This move targets the shortage of teachers in rural schools, encouraging…
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PDP BLASTS SENATE OVER ATTEMPT TO BLOCK AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RESUMPTION
PDP accuses Senate of unconstitutional move to silence Kogi Central’s elected voice. The PDP condemned the Senate’s effort to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties after her six-month suspension, calling it a violation of constitutional rights and gender attacks. National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba urged Senate President Akpabio to clarify the issue and demanded…
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OBESITY OVERTAKES UNDERWEIGHT AS TOP MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN GLOBALLY
For the first time, more children suffer from obesity than being underweight, raising health alarms worldwide. UNICEF reveals 1 in 10 children aged 5-19—about 188 million—are obese, tripling since 2000. This surge outpaces underweight rates except in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Ultra-processed foods dominate diets, driven by aggressive marketing targeting kids. Obesity increases risks…
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SENEGAL STAGES COMEBACK TO TOP GROUP B IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Teranga Lions rally late to beat DR Congo 3-2, while Cape Verde, Togo, and others fight for spots. Senegal overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat DR Congo 3-2 in Kinshasa, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the winner near the end, moving them to the top of Group B. Cape Verde edged Cameroon 1-0 to lead…
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AFRICA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: KENYA AND NAMIBIA SHINE, NIGER D### NIGERIA AIR OUT
Kenya’s 5-0 blitz, Namibia’s hat-trick, and Niger’s shock win shake up Africa’s World Cup race. Kenya crushed Seychelles 5-0 with Michael Olunga’s double, boosting their bid despite trailing Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon. Niger stunned Tanzania 1-0 on the road, tightening the playoff race. Namibia’s Peter Shalulile netted a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over São…
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FEDERAL GOVT PUSHES GREEN INVESTMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION
Nigeria aims to lead in eco-friendly airport operations with collaborative carbon emission management. Minister Festus Keyamo, speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, urged unified action to cut carbon emissions and promote green innovation in Nigeria’s aviation sector. He highlighted that achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation at NAIA will signal Nigeria’s commitment to…
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NNPCL AIMS FOR $60BN INVESTMENT TO EXPAND NIGERIA’S GAS INFRASTRUCTURE
Nigeria targets major gas expansion to boost industrialisation and cement its role in global energy. NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari announced plans to attract $60 billion in investment over the next 5-7 years to scale natural gas production to 12 billion cubic feet per day and increase refinery capacity. Key projects include the AKK pipeline, LNG…
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GOODLUCK JONATHAN FOUNDATION TO HOST 2025 DEMOCRACY DIALOGUE IN ACCRA
African statesmen and global experts unite to tackle democracy’s challenges under the theme “Why Democracies Die.” The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s 2025 Democracy Dialogue, set for Sept. 17 in Accra, Ghana, will gather leaders like Ghanaian President John Mahama, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, and ECOWAS officials. Co-hosted with the Ghanaian government, the event will explore…
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GLOBAL MARKETS TO YOUR PLATE: MEDIA TRAINING UNCOVERS THE ECONOMY BEHIND YOUR DINNER BILL
Ever wondered how the ups and downs of financial markets ripple all the way to the price of your dinner? A two-city media training in Nigeria has been digging into just that, helping journalists connect the dots between global trade, commodity prices, debt, and everyday costs.The training, held in Abuja (September 8–9, and to hold…
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NSCDC FCT SHARPENS SKILLS WITH ARMY-BACKED TECH TRAINING
When security meets technology, Abuja’s NSCDC are upgrading their tactical game — ready for the challenges ahead! At the Abuja closing ceremony on September 8, NSCDC FCT Command’s Dr Olusola Odumosu teamed up with Brig.-Gen. Ndareke Orok, Army Garrison Training Commander, to wrap up a one-week crash course on modern security tools. The training aimed…
