Author: NewsUltra360
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS UNDERMINES NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY — ARDA BOSS
Women face widespread violence and stereotypes in Nigerian politics, blocking their representation and impacting governance. Mrs. Adebisi Adetunji, Executive Director of ARDA, warned at the AWPP Project that 60% of women politicians have suffered violence or harassment, deterring participation and perpetuating a male-dominated political system. Patriarchal norms and harsh stereotypes limit women’s leadership roles and…
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NAFDAC SEALS ILLEGAL HERBAL MEDICINE FACILITY IN KADUNA STATE
NAFDAC cracks down on unsafe herbal medicine production, sealing unregistered Kaduna facility to protect public health. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control shut down SHIFA’UNNUR in Mararaba Jos, Igabi LGA, for operating without registration and failing minimum hygienic standards. Over N5 million worth of unapproved herbal products were seized for destruction.…
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OWO LG LAUNCHES AI-DRIVEN DRONE TO FIGHT RIVER BLINDNESS
Owo Local Government takes a tech leap, using drones to combat river blindness and protect communities. Owo LG, Ondo State, unveiled an AI-powered drone to target blackflies spreading river blindness in Owo and Ose LGAs. The drone sprays insecticides in hard-to-reach breeding sites, ensuring precise and eco-friendly control. This innovative project, in partnership with King’s…
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NIPOST ANNOUNCES $80 PREPAID CUSTOMS DUTY ON ALL SHIPMENTS TO US
Sending parcels from Nigeria to the US just got costlier—NIPOST enforces new $80 customs charge amid global policy change. Nigerian Postal Service declared that from August 29, all non-document postal items headed to the US will incur an $80 prepaid customs duty, following a new U.S. Executive Order ending duty-free exemptions. The fee must be…
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MISS KENECHUKWU UBA NAMED ‘TOP IN WORLD’ FOR CAMBRIDGE IGCSE ENGLISH SPEAKING
Caleb International College star shines globally, winning top honors for exceptional English speaking skills. Kenechukwu Uba of Caleb International College, Lagos, earned the prestigious ‘Outstanding Cambridge Learners’ award as the best in the world for IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) November 2024. The British Council and Cambridge hosted a ceremony praising her…
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INEC REPORTS LOW PHYSICAL REGISTRATION BUT HIGH ONLINE SIGN-UPS IN CROSS RIVER CVR
Cross River’s voter registration sees just 499 physical completions but a surge of over 4,000 online registrants as CVR continues. INEC Cross River revealed only 499 voters have completed physical registration as of Thursday, while 4,055 have registered online since the CVR began August 18 (online) and August 25 (physical). Eligible registrants include new voters,…
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SPOTIFY LAUNCHES GLOBAL AFROBEATS PLAYLIST AS GEN Z FUELS GENRE’S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Afrobeats goes global! Spotify celebrates the genre’s skyrocketing streams, especially in Asia and Latin America, driven by passionate fans and Gen Z playlist creators. Spotify’s new Global Afrobeats Playlist marks Afrobeats’ rise from clubs to charts worldwide, influencing culture beyond music. Countries like Indonesia (+4,530%), India (+1,650%), and the Philippines (+1,492%) lead massive streaming growth.…
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ASUU KANO URGES GOVT TO SPEED UP RENEGOTIATION OF 2009 AGREEMENT
ASUU Kano warns of looming crisis as lecturers demand overdue salary reviews, arrears payment, and better university funding. At a press briefing, ASUU Kano Coordinator Abdulkadir Muhammad called for urgent action on the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement. Key issues include unpaid salary and promotion arrears, victimization of members, and refusal to remit third-party deductions. He stressed…
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T2 (9MOBILE) TEAMS UP WITH HUAWEI FOR MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR NETWORK UPGRADE
Rebranded T2 partners with Huawei to modernise its core network, aiming to reclaim its spot as a telecom leader in Nigeria. T2 CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced a major deal with Huawei to enhance network capacity, security, and resilience—key steps in a four-phase plan to stabilise, modernise, transform, and grow. Huawei’s global ICT expertise will future-proof…
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NO BINDING DEAL YET WITH ASUU, GOVT SEEKS LASTING SOLUTION — EDUCATION MINISTER
Clarifying confusion, Minister Tunji Alausa says talks with ASUU are ongoing for a solid, actionable agreement to end strikes for good. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa stressed there’s no signed binding agreement with ASUU—only a draft. The government is focused on a sustainable deal backed by the constitution, aimed at keeping Nigerian students in…
