Author: NewsUltra360
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AVIATION SKILLS GAP? BALAMI’S UNIVERSITY STEPS IN
IBUAM says it’s training the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation leaders Founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Isaac Balami, says the institution was created to fix Nigeria’s aviation manpower shortage and leadership gaps. Balami spoke in Lagos while hosting a Borno State Government delegation, on a campus visit…
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LOW-INCOME INVESTORS URGED TO PICK SAFE, REGULATED OPTIONS
Experts say low-risk investments are key to protecting income amid Nigeria’s economic challenges Financial and economic specialists are urging Nigerians—especially low-income earners—to prioritise regulated, low-risk investments to safeguard their earnings during tough economic times. Prof. Wale Oni, an agricultural economist at the University of Ibadan, stressed that oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
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KOLEOSO MAKES HISTORY, SMASHES 100 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS
Iteledicon’s blockbuster just rewrote Nollywood record books Nollywood actor and producer Yekini Ibrahim, better known as Iteledicon, is celebrating a historic moment after his movie “Koleoso” crossed 100 million views on YouTube, a first for any Nollywood or African film released as a single title. Sharing the news on Instagram, an excited Ibrahim called the…
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GROUPS SOUND ALARM OVER SPIKE IN SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN GOMBE
Advocates push tougher prosecutions as fresh data shows worrying trend Civil society groups in Gombe are raising the red flag over a steady rise in sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), warning that weak prosecution and light sentencing are failing to deter offenders. The Wildan Care Foundation (WCF) and the Advocacy Centre for Development (AC4D) sounded…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN: SANI PUSHES CONSTITUTIONAL FIX TO CLOSE GENDER GAP
Kaduna governor says Nigeria’s democracy is losing out by sidelining women Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has thrown his weight behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would reserve legislative seats for women, arguing that Nigeria’s politics does not reflect women’s population strength or voting power. Speaking at the North-West zonal launch of the Reserved Seats…
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ONICCIMA URGES SOLUDO TO DIALOGUE OVER ONITSHA MARKET CLOSURE
Chamber calls for balanced approach as market shutdown hits livelihoods. The Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA) has appealed to Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo to use dialogue rather than prolonged closures in managing the Onitsha Main Market shutdown. In a statement, ONICCIMA President Chinedu Nwonu noted the economic toll of sit-at-home orders,…
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FCT CONTRACTORS DEMAND PAYMENT OF N5.2BN DEBT FROM WIKE
Contractors warn of protests as unpaid bills strain families and livelihoods. Contractors working on FCTA projects have urged Minister Nyesom Wike to settle over N5.2 billion owed, saying delayed payments are causing severe hardships. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Adebola Benson, Chairman of Indigenous Contractors, said many members are struggling to provide for…
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ANAMBRA POLICE PROMISE PEACE AND ORDER AMID ONITSHA MARKET CLOSURE
Security beefed up as authorities enforce lawful directives in Onitsha. The Anambra Police Command has pledged to maintain public order and enforce lawful directives across the state, especially following Governor Soludo’s indefinite closure of Onitsha markets. Police spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga said CP Ikioye Orutugu visited Onitsha to oversee security deployments and reassure residents, traders,…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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LAGOS PORTS BUZZ AS 8 CARGO SHIPS DOCK
From urea to sugar and base oil, Lagos ports are staying busy as fresh cargo sails in. At least eight cargo ships have arrived at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki ports in Lagos, ready to offload key commodities including bulk urea, sugar, gypsum, base oil and empty containers, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).…
