By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has intensified enforcement operations across the state to curb indiscriminate waste disposal, black spots and persistent environmental violations that threaten public health. TheNewsZenith reports that Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, LAWMA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, announced this in a statement, […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 12, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government says it is transitioning from emergency response to mitigation and sustainability in disaster management. TheNewsZenith reports that thus is in a strategic move to strengthen preparedness, research, and training across the state. The Permanent Secretary (PS), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr […]
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 […]