From Our Correspondent Officials of the Gulf of Guinea rose from a ministerial conference at the weekend, where they discussed overfishing, marine pollution and related challenges among member states. TheNewsZenith gathered that these challenges constituted issues for serious concern among the Gulf’s owner countries. Ministers and other officials in charge of fishery sectors converged in […]
From Our Correspondent An estate developer, Mr Adelaja Adeoye, has tasked the Federal Government to develop fiscal and monetary policies capable of attracting property investors to Nigeria. Adeoye gave the advice during an interaction with newsmen, on Friday, in Ibadan. TheNewsZenith reports that the developer of Rayfield Gardens City Estate and Westmead Mall. He said […]
African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, have spearheaded a $75 billion multilateral Climate Investment Fund to catalyse the realisation of climate targets on net-zero emissions. The investment is in partnership with the United Kingdom’s government. They launched the fund, a capital market mechanism, on Tuesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is billed for listing […]
By Our Correspondent A Federal Commissioner for the National Population Commission (NPC) in Lagos State, Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, has urged the government to incorporate Marine and Blue Economy subjects into the primary and secondary school curriculum. TheNewsZenith reports that Oladunjoye made the call at the 15th National Virtual Marine and Blue Economy Quiz Competition Awards […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi Two labour unions in the maritime sector have called on the Federal Government to properly monitor the activities of jetty operators to save the nation from economic sabotage. TheNewsZenith reports that the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Company (SSASCGOC) made […]
By Our Correspondent The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has joined other sympathisers in commiserating with the government and the people of Borno state over the recent flood disaster. TheNewsZenith reports that a four-member team of the Umman led by its President, Alhaji Rasoaki Oladejo visited the state last Friday and donated N50 […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government has called for collective participation of relevant stakeholders in advocacy to improve school sanitation infrastructure in all schools across the state. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the call at the end of Stakeholders Interactive Session on School Sanitation held in […]
At least five people have died and more than 100,000 remain stranded as devastating floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream torrents, ravage northern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. In Sherpur, one of the hardest-hit northern districts, the water levels of major rivers have surged, submerging new areas and displacing thousands of families. Local authorities […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), held its 35th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, reiterating its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. TheNewsZenith reports that the President of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of NCF, Izoma Philip Asiodu, chaired the occasion. Asiodu said the presence of the NCF at the subnational level would […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed Nigeria’s largest container terminal, the APM Terminals Apapa hosted its first-ever talent show to celebrate the diverse talents of its employees beyond their routine duties. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of the ‘APM Terminal Got Talent show is “Lifting Industry Talents,”. It took place on Tuesday at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa. […]