Author: NewsUltra360
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TRUST, ETHICS KEY TO NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE – STAKEHOLDERS
Experts urge stronger collaboration to protect personal data as Nigeria embraces emerging tech. At the National Data Privacy Summit in Abuja, stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector highlighted that trust, ethics, and collaboration are central to safeguarding personal data amid Nigeria’s digital transformation. The summit marked Global Data Privacy Day 2026 and the…
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TROOPS SCORE BIG IN NORTH-EAST: SUSPECTED ISWAP SUPPLIER ARRESTED, 700 REFUGEES RETURN HOME
Security forces ramp up pressure on terrorists while aiding safe repatriation of Nigerians from Cameroon. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have achieved major wins in the North-East, arresting a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Jakana, Borno, and safely repatriating 700 Nigerian refugees from Cameroon. Meanwhile, combined forces of 273 Task Force Tank Battalion and 29…
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NIGERIA SAVES ₦6TN IN FUEL IMPORTS AMID DOWNSTREAM REFORMS
Bold economic moves and deregulation are reshaping Nigeria’s fuel sector. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says full downstream deregulation and forex reforms have saved Nigeria over ₦6 trillion in fuel import losses in the first nine months of 2025. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja, NMDPRA…
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LAGOS-CALABAR HIGHWAY: A GAME-CHANGER FOR SOUTHERN ECONOMY
Former lawmaker backs Tinubu’s mega-road, calls critics “misleading.” Ex-House of Reps member, Oghene Egoh, has hailed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a vital infrastructure project set to boost trade, business, and connectivity across the South-West, South-South, and South-East. Egoh dismissed claims that the 700km highway is wasteful, describing such criticism as unfounded. He highlighted that…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DISLODGES IPOB/ESN, ARRESTS KIDNAPPERS IN SOUTH-EAST & SOUTH-SOUTH
Troops strike hard to restore peace and security in troubled regions. The Nigerian Army has recorded major wins in the South-East and South-South, dislodging IPOB/ESN fighters from hideouts in Orsumoghu, Ihiala LGA, Anambra, and arresting suspected kidnappers in Edo State. In Anambra, Operation UDO KA targeted militants planning an illegal sit-at-home order on Feb. 2.…
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NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUES 26 KIDNAP VICTIMS, FOILS TERROR ATTACKS
Troops strike back, restore safety in North-West and North-Central Nigeria. The Nigerian Army has rescued 26 kidnapped victims and disrupted multiple terror plots across the North-West and North-Central in the past 24 hours. A military source told NAN that in Kaduna, seven abducted persons were freed in Kajuru LGA after troops engaged kidnappers, neutralising one…
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OHANAEZE URGES FG TO FUND SOUTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mbata calls for action to heal wounds, boost growth, and empower youths in Igboland. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged the Federal Government to prioritise funding for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to drive meaningful development in the region. President-General John Mbata made the appeal on Wednesday at the South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) Stakeholders…
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SOUTHEAST UNVEILS 25-YEAR DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT AS SHETTIMA LAUNCHES VISION 2050
VP Shettima pledges jobs, infrastructure, and diaspora investment for regional growth. Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Enugu inaugurated a 25-year development blueprint for the South-East, calling the region a key pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. As part of the plan, President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the South East Investment Company Ltd, designed…
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FG LAUNCHES DRIVE TO STABILISE FARM INPUT PRICES, BOOST AGRICULTURE
Farmers to benefit from cheaper inputs and modern equipment under VCDP initiative. The Federal Government is taking bold steps to reduce the cost of farm inputs and ease the burden on farmers nationwide, Agriculture Minister Sen. Abubakar Kyari said on Wednesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Speaking at the flag-off of the FG/IFAD Value Chain Development…
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POLICE RESCUE TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST SUSPECT IN NASARAWA
Swift police action saves lives and sends a strong warning to kidnappers. The Nasarawa State Police have rescued two kidnap victims and detained a suspect in separate operations, boosting the fight against violent crime in the state. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s PPRO, said one victim, David O., was abducted from a commercial motorcycle ride…
