Environment
Environment General

CCD seeks inclusion of PWD in Anambra oil exploration benefits

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 […]

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Ecology Environment

Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Protecting health takes centre stage

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 […]

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Conservation / Wildlife General

Customs intercepts 1,620 extinct birds cargo at MMIA

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 […]

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Environment General

Residents petition LASG against construction under powerlines

By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Aug. 2, ’25 (TNZ) Residents of Ebute-Metta (West), Lagos Mainland Local Government, have petitioned the state government over alleged structural approval for commercial property located under the power lines. TheNewsZenith reports that the residents include Elders of Ijero/Apapa Road, therefore, called for the demolition of the illegal building under construction and […]

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Maritime National

NPA backs indigenous vessel, MV Ocean Dragon

By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Aug. 2, ’25 (TNZ) The Managing Director, Nigerian Port Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to supporting indigenous vessels ownership under the Nigeria first policy. TheNewsZenith reports that Dantsoho announced the affirmation in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Mr Okechukwu Onyemekara, NPA’s General Manager, Corporate Communication and […]

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Maritime

Stakeholders seek media partnerships to grow maritime sector

By Omolabake Cole Lagos, July 30, ’25 (TNZ) Stakeholders in the Maritime sector have called on the media to become advocates for positive growth in their reportage of the sector. TheNewsZenith reports that the maritime stakeholders made the call at a one-day training for maritime reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Mrs […]

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Maritime

NPA boss urges Africa to harness marine economy

By Omolabake Cole Lagos, July 29, ’25 (TNZ) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, President, Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) has called on African countries to convert their marine advantages into shared prosperity. TheNewsZenith reports that Dantsoho made the call in a statement, circiulated to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Okechukwu Onyemekara, General Manager, […]

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Maritime Transportation

Lekki Sea Port handles 20% of projected cargo

By Omolabake Cole Lagos, July 16, ’25 (TNZ) The Lekki Deepsea Port says the facility is currently handling only about 20 per cent of its projected cargo throughput in spite of an installed capacity of 1.2 million TEUs. TheNewsZenith reports that the Deputy Managing Director of the port, Mr Daniel Odibe, made this known in […]

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Climate Change Environment

SPP urges building of climate-resilient communities

By Mohammed Opeyemi Lagos, July 16, ’25 (TNZ) The Society of Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has called for collaboration in building climate-resilient communities through educational advocacy on climate action. TheNewsZenith reports that the foremost environmental NGO, presided over by Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, made the call via its Twitter – ‘X’ handle, @society_planet, on Tuesday. Okereke noted […]

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General Maritime

Stakeholders seek law to tackle marine debris

By Muhammad Opeyemi Lagos, July 2, ’25 (TNZ) Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for strong legislation to end marine debris and protect the country’s oceans for future generations. TheNewsZenith reports that they made the call during the 2025 annual summit of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) in Lagos. The theme of […]

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