Environment
Climate Change Economy Environment

Coy planning renewable energy industry in Nigeria

From Our Correspondent A Chinese company, Sinoma is contemplating coming and citing its renewable energy technology manufacturing industry in Nigeria’s Evergreen City, the green industrial zone. TheNewszenith reports that Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, announced this after a dinner, hosted in his honour in Beijing. By this, Ngelale said Nigeria’s effort […]

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Ecology Environment

LASG reaffirms commitment to continuous sanitation advocacy

By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to a continuous sanitation advocacy campaign, aimed at sustainable hygiene practices. TheNewsZenith reports that Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, gave the affirmation during a community-based sanitation exercise at Alamutu Market in Idi-Oro, Mushin. According to Rotimi-Akodu, key Highlights of the Initiative […]

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Ecology Environment

Soludo distributes economic tree in Onitsha

From Our Correspondent On Saturday, Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra State inaugurated the 2024 distribution of economic tree seedlings in Onitsha. Soludo remarked that planting trees was a way of driving environmental sustainability and wealth creation. According to him, tree planting is pivotal in sustaining development, preserving the ecosystem and conserving the environment. The former […]

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Environment

LASG unveils comprehensive plans for waste management

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 […]

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Environment Foreign News

Pakistan raises alarm over monsoon rains, floodings

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 […]

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Ecology Environment

Flood Prevention: Gov. Yahaya flags-off desilting Gombe drainages

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, […]

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Environment General Transportation

Manufacturer gives reasons for rising demands for EVs 

By Our Correspondent An electric vehicle manufacturer, Dr Sam Faleye, has identified two reasons why motorists are shifting from fuel-running vehicle to electric s (EVs). Faleye, who is the Chief Executive Officer of SAGLEV, an electric vehicle manufacturing company,  said demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is currently oversubscribed in Nigeria. Speaking with newsmen, weekend in […]

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Ecology Environment General

Police arrest royal father over land issue in Ogun

From Our Correspondent, Abeokuta The Police in Ogun have arrested a Community Leader of Idiya Area in Abeokuta, following a plethora of petitions over allegations of land grabbing. TheNewsZenith gathered that the Police have consequently charged the community leader (Baale of Idiya), Chief Quadri Kudaisi, to Court over allegations of land grabbing. Aggrieved residents have […]

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Conservation / Wildlife Foreign News

Man sneaks 104 snakes in his pants into China

Chinese Customs officials have stopped a man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes, concealed in his trousers, into the country. Authorities say he was trying to cross the border through a non-declaration lane at Futian Port Control Point in Futian, Shenzhen. Shenzhen is a border crossing between Hong Kong and mainland China. Illegal wildlife […]

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Environment

Bauchi Govt. unveils 17 new road projects

From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of seventeen new rural and urban roads across the state to enhance citizens’ quality of life. TheNewsZenith reports that this was part of the resolutions made during the State Executive Council meeting, presided by Gov. Bala Mohammed. Similarly, the Council also […]

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