Environment
General Maritime

Ports Authority promotes 1,500 workers

By Muhammad Opeyemi Lagos, June 20, ’25 (TNZ) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has reiterated the importance of human capital development as the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his administration. TheNewsZenith reports that Dantshoho’s remarks is contained in a statement by the General Manager Corporate & […]

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Climate Change Environment

NGO raises  bar on climate accountability in 2024

By Our Correspondent Lagos, June 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a leading environmental NGO, has taken a step toward climate transparency by publishing its 2024 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Report. This is contained in a statement from Mr Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, SPP’s Communications Specialist, which TheNewsZenith obtained on Wednesday, in Lagos. […]

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Economy Maritime

Appoint Oyetola as blue economy coordinating minister – Mariners

By Muhammad Opeyemi Lagos, June 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) has urged the Federal Government to appoint the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, as the Coordinating Minister for the Blue Economy. TheNewsZenith reports that a Master Mariner, Capt. Iheanacho Ebubeogu gave this recommendation during NAMM’s first quarterly […]

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Conservation / Wildlife Environment

Nigeria’s wildlife protection bill passes 3rd reading

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 29, ’25 (TNZ) The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, has successfully passed its final and third reading in the House of Representatives in Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that the House is ready to send the Bill to the Senate for concurrence. Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative on Wild Africa, […]

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Environment

Sterling Oil wins at 2025 Nigeria ESG Summit

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 24, ’25 (TNZ) Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd. has won the Outstanding Oil and Gas Company Award at the 2025 National Sustainability Achievements Awards. TheNewsZenith reports that ESG Impact Consulting Ltd. organised the award at the Oriental Hotel on Thursday, in Lagos. The theme of this year’s […]

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Ecology Environment

LASG intensifies campaign against noise pollution

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government says it is committed to tackling noise pollution through strengthened enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and public education. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed this commitment at the 10th edition of the annual “Noiseless Lagos Advocacy […]

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Economy Maritime

12 banks to disburse NIMASA’s CVFF at single-digit interest

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has selected 12 Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to disburse the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund (CVFF) at a single-digit interest rate. TheNewsZenith reports that Dr Dayo Mobereola, the Director-General of NIMASA, announced this during a virtual meeting in Lagos. Mobereola […]

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Disasters Environment

LASEMA rescue 5 as building collapse in Lagos 

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 19, ’25 (TNZ) Lagos, April 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has rescued five persons from under the rubble of a building that collapsed in Lagos on Saturday. TheNewsZenith gathered that many are still trapped under the building, which collapsed at about 7.58 a.m. […]

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Climate Change Environment

FG moves to curb flooding, climate-induced crises

From Our Correspondent Abuja, April 16, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced this at the inauguration of Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, on Wednesday in Abuja. FG designed the […]

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Environment General

Due diligence, key to safe land acquisition – OYSG

From Our Correspondent Ibadan, April 13, ’25 (TNZ) The government of Oyo State have advised prospective land owners to conduct due diligence assessments before acquiring landed properties in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Gov. Seyi Makinde announced this at the first segment payment of compensation to land owners/claimants affected by the acquisition. The Executive Assistant to […]

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