Dar Es Salam, Jan. 5, ’25 (Xinhua/TNZ) Tanzanian authorities, on Sunday announced preparations for a two-day African Heads of State Energy Summit, scheduled to begin on Jan. 27. The summit, also known as the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, is a landmark event aimed at accelerating energy access across the continent. Noel Kaganda, Director of […]
From Our Correspondent Kaduna, Jan. 5, ’25 (TNZ) The National Agricultural Mechanisation Cooperative of Nigeria (NAMCON) is planning to establish cattle ranches in all the nation’s 774 local government areas. TheNewsZenith reports that the move is part of sustained efforts to modernise livestock production in the country and bolster value-addition. The National President of NAMCON, […]
Cairo/Gaza, Jan. 4, ‘25 (Reuters/TNZ) Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 people, Palestinian medics said on Saturday. This is as mediators launched a new ceasefire push to end the 15-month-old war. At least 17 of those who died were killed in airstrikes on two houses in Gaza City, the first […]
From Our Correspondent Bauchi, Jan. 4 ’25 (TNZ) The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has called for workable collaboration with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) veterans to address the country’s security challenges. TheNewsZenith reports that Abubakar made the call during a meeting with veterans as part of the NAF Base Socio-Cultural Activities […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi Lagos, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State have eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring he would elevate Nigeria into a group of developed nations. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, made the remarks when he led the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says it is elated by the reopening of the Warri Refinery, describing it as an unexpected New Year gift from President Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians. The group’s Chairman Emeka Nwankpa gave commendation in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday in Lagos. It expressed a […]
Nairobi, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) maintained its rally on the first trading day of 2025 on Thursday, with all key indices recording gains. Market data from the NSE showed that the benchmark NSE 20 Share Index, which ended 2024 at 2,010.65, rose by 48.02 points to close at 2,058.67. The […]
Kano, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has voiced his administration’s rejection of the Tax Reform Bill proposed by the Federal Government, describing it as “ill-timed”. TheNewsZenith reports that the governor announced the rejection during the New Year celebration in Kano. 2025. Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, represented Yusuf […]
NEW ORLEANS(USA), Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) A suspect, who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revellers in New Orleans on New Year’s Day has died in a firefight with the Police, law enforcement officials told the AP. The officials have no authority to discuss details of the investigation publicly. But they […]
Abuja, Jan. 1 ’25 (TNZ) For the first time in its 36 years of academic journey, the Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has appointed the first female Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi. TheNewsZenith reports that the Council announced the appointment during its 77th extraordinary meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. Maikudi, a professor […]