By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance waste management through innovative solutions, including the establishment of waste-to-energy plants. Mr Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the plan during the Waste to Energy Summit on Friday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A strong alliance between industries and academic institutions is key to producing industry-fitted graduates that can accelerate the nation’s economic development. The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Dr Ibrahim Abdul, made this remark during the maiden graduation of the “Telecom Access Foundation Programme” at Skillfort Training hub, on Friday in […]
From Our Correspondent Addressing challenges faced by Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) requires strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, a Presidential aide has said. Mr Mohammed Isa, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, made the remarks at the launch of capacity-building training for PWDs, on Thursday in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), on Thursday, cautioned citizens and tourists in light of monsoon rainfall predictions, an official said. PMD Director-General, Mahr Sahibzad Khan, told local media that everyone should refrain from unnecessary travel. They should also avoid landslide-prone areas. The official emphasized that children should keep away from waterlogged areas, electrical wires, and […]
Four passengers died and scores of others sustained injuries as a dozen train cars derailed in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Thursday, according to the emergency response teams at the crash site. Gonda District Authorities are managing relief efforts with the help of residents from the vicinity. Also, Indian Railways said they have deployed multiple ambulances […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The least-paid Nigerian workers will now take home N70,000 monthly as approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While approving the new minimum wage, Tinubu also pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced this in […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it will train one million youths on healthcare advocacy by 2029 through its “Ignite Campaign”. TheNewsZenith reports that the Ignite Campaign is a private initiative to mobilise and train young Nigerians as healthcare advocates. The Fund’s Managing Director, Dr Fejiro Nwoko, said this in a […]
By Our Correspondent The Collective Movement (TCM), a socio-political group, has felicitated Mr Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. TheNewsZenith reports that Obi, also a former governor of Anambra State, will clock 63 on Friday, July 19. TCM described Obi as a supportive leader […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) says it remains a responsible corporate citizen, consistently operating in compliance with Nigerian laws. Andy Odeh, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, gave this assurance in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Thursday. Odeh assures that the company will continue to operate in line with […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Mahammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has flagged off the desilting of major stormy drains in the Gombe metropolis to avert flooding. The move is also to ensure the protection of lives and infrastructure and curb the outbreak of diseases in the communities. At the flag-off of the clearing exercise, […]