By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 2 ’25 (TNZ) African stakeholders have called for coordinated climate action that aligns ambition with development needs across the continent. TheNewsZenith reports that the call came ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Mr Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Communications Officer of Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 29, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Senate has passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 and will now be forwarded to the President for his assent. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative at Wild Africa announced this via a press statement circulated on Wednesday in Lagos. Iyorah […]
From Our Correspondent Katsina, Oct. 23, ’25 (TNZ) The Katsina State Government’s Green Growth Agenda has earned a second place in the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Ranking during a ceremony in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke launched the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking on Tuesday in Abuja. Okereke and the […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 11, ’25 (TNZ) Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to excellence, empathy, and accountability in humanitarian service delivery. TheNewsZenith reports that Umar gave this affirmation as the agency marked the 2025 Customer Service Week on Friday. The 2025 Customer Service Week (CSW) […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 7, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State government has established the Institute of Disaster Management. It is located at the Igando Relief Camp. TheNewsZenith reports that the institute will be supervised by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). It will serve as a training ground for professionals and responders across […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has advised states governments to embrace proactive strategies that build resilience, save lives, and reduce risks at the grassroots. TheNewsZenith reports that Umar made the call at the inaugural National States Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) […]
From Our Correspondent Port-Harcourt, Sept. 22, ’25 (TNZ) Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has decried the underutilisation of the two seaports located in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Fubara said the ports were holding back the economic growth of the South-South region. “Their underutilisation is costing the state jobs and investment,” he said while […]
From Our Correspondent Awka, Aug. 14, ’25 (TNZ) The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has appealed to the Anambra State government and oil companies to include persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the socio-economic benefits of the sector. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Godwin Unumeri, Acting Director of CCD, made the call at a three-day workshop […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, Aug. 11, ’25 (TNZ) Global momentum is building for stronger controls on toxic plastic chemicals as the Plastics Treaty negotiations approach their scheduled conclusion on Thursday, Aug. 14. TheNewsZenith reports that talks, held at an international level, have seen over 80 countries, mostly from the African negotiating bloc. They endorsed a […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Aug. 5, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), Murtala Muhammed Airport Command, Lagos, has intercepted a cargo of over 1,620 Ringneck Parakeets (Parrots) and Canaries. TheNewsZenith reports that the extinct birds were bound for illegal export to Kuwait at the time NCS intercepted them. The Area Controller, MMIA Command, Comptroller […]