Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Tuesday he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. He added he would “respond forcefully to any violation” by Hezbollah, Reuters reports. In a television address, Netanyahu said he would put the ceasefire accord to his full cabinet later in the evening. Israeli TV reported that the […]
By our Correspondent On Tuesday, the Nigeria Customs Service handed over 21 stolen exotic cars worth over N1.8 billion to the Canadian Government. TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Wale Adeniyi, handed the cars to Canadian embassy officials in Lagos. The CGC said the International Police (INTERPOL) had identified some countries in […]
From Ridwan Bolanle, Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has advocated the adoption of technology-driven strategies to combat terrorism, cybercrime and border security challenges facing Africa. TheNewsZenith reports that Shettima made the advocacy while hosting members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja. According to Shettima, Africa […]
From Our Correspondent, Ibadan Mr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, says the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will set Nigeria on a path toward economic growth. TheNewsZenith reports that Tijjani further said the proposed bill would also ensure efficient governance and a secure digital environment. He made this […]
By Our Correspondent Dr Jamiu Folarin, a journalist and researcher with Rockcity 101.9 F.M. and 14 others across West Africa, have been shortlisted for the maiden edition of the Excellence in Journalism Awards. TheNewsZenith reports that the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) announced the shortlisting for the inaugural awards on its website. CJID […]
From Our Correspondent The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms will significantly boost Nigerian businesses. TheNewsZenith reports that the group expects the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to rally behind tax reform. It advised them (OPS) to actively champion the passage of the bill into law. The advice is in a […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Continuing its advocacy for cancer-related treatment in Nigeria’s health sector, the Khayr Cancer Health Initiative (KCHI) has again scheduled a webinar for Saturday. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of the Webinar on Zoom is “One Dose At A Time: Advances In Cervical Cancer Research and Development”. According to a statement from KCHI, […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to growing the state economy through agribusiness. TheNewsZenith reports that Makinde stated this at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub, situated at Eruwa-Igboora Road, Eruwa. Eruwa is the headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State. […]
From Khadijah Usman, Akure The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has trained beneficiaries of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) incubation in Ondo State. TheNewszenith reports that the training, recently held in Akure, focuses on how incubators could access grants and loans. This is in order to boost their enterprises […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Overall best graduating female student of Yaba College of Technology will henceforth receive largees from a N50 million endowment fund donated by First Lady., Oluremi Tinubu. TheNewsZenith reports that Tinubu announced the donation at the ongoing 36th Convocation of the College, on Friday, in Lagos. Represented by the immediate past Chairman of […]