Tag: #NewsUltra360
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LAGOS CAN’T MEET GROWING COCONUT DEMAND, SAYS FORMER LASCODA BOSS
Coconut demand in Lagos is growing faster than local production, according to former Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) Managing Director, Dapo Olakulehin. Speaking in Lagos, Olakulehin said increased awareness of the health benefits of coconut products has boosted consumption and processing activities across Nigeria. He noted that although Lagos now produces about 290,000 metric…
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LAGOS TRADERS, RESIDENTS LAMENT LOW SALLAH PATRONAGE AMID RISING FOOD PRICES
Traders and residents in Lagos say this year’s Eid-el-Kabir market activity is slower than expected as rising food and livestock prices continue to affect spending. Some traders told NAN that patronage has dropped compared to previous Sallah celebrations, with many customers complaining about limited funds. Food sellers also said prices of tomatoes, rice, pepper and…
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DANGOTE GROUP CREDITS FRSC SAFETY MEASURES FOR REDUCTION IN TRUCK CRASHES
Dangote Group says safety recommendations from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are helping to reduce truck crashes linked to its cement transport operations across Nigeria. According to the company, a Safety System Gap Analysis conducted by the FRSC in 2025 identified issues such as speed limit violations, overloading, weak safety monitoring and poor driver…
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DEMENTIA: GOVT OFFICIAL ADVOCATES IMPROVED PUBLICITY, EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND IMPROVED CARE
Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, says dementia is a disease, not a curse, urging greater public awareness, early diagnosis and improved care for affected persons. Baamlong said this on Tuesday May 26 in Jos, when he briefed newsmen to commemorate the 2026 Dementia Africa Week. He described dementia as a medical condition that…
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NAVY PLEDGES EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN CROSS RIVER
The Nigerian Navy says it is committed to the educational and health support of students in Cross River as part of its obligation to national development and human capacity building. Capt. David Odu, Command Education Officer, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), said this on Tuesday May 26 in Calabar, during an educational and medical outreach as…
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AFDB SEEKS URGENT REFORMS TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S $4 TRILLION SAVINGS
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. According to him, Africa’s challenge is not…
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ARAFAT DAY: REDEDICATE YOURSELVES TO CAUSE OF ISLAM – GROUP
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has urged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the cause of Islam by standing against evils and bad behaviours as enjoined in Islam. The group’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday May 26 while commemorating the 2026 Arafat…
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EID-EL-KABIR: TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIANS OF IMPROVED SECURITY, ECONOMIC STABILITY
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the reforms initiated by his administration will continue to deliver improved security, economic stability, and greater prosperity across the country. He gave the assurance in his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message released on Tuesday May 26 ahead of Wednesday’s celebration. The president acknowledged the security challenges still confronting parts of…
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OYO KIDNAP TRAGEDY FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF ALAO-AKALA’S POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has announced the indefinite postponement of his posthumous birthday celebration, as well as the planned unveiling of the Alao-Akala Transformation Movement (ATM), following the recent kidnapping of teachers and students(children) and the killing of one of the teachers in the state. The event,…
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ODODO CELEBRATES NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE AT 75, HAILS HER GLOBAL IMPACT IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated renowned Nigerian artist and cultural icon, Mrs Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday. In a statement, the governor described her as one of Kogi State’s greatest cultural ambassadors, praising her lifelong contributions to African art, culture, and youth empowerment. He noted that her work in textile design, painting,…
