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 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 […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and ATC Nigeria, a wireless infrastructure provider, on Thursday, held a commemorative tree planting exercise at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the exercise is part of the commitment of ATC Nigeria to environmental sustainability. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NCF, Dr […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), has allayed the fear of a possible collapse of the Tiga Dam in Kano State. TheNewsZenith reports that Alhaji Ma’amun Ali, the Managing Director of HJRBDA, said the dam “is in good condition and there should be no cause for alarm”. Ali gave the […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has advocated the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials in food processing factories, as an eco-friendly option for a sustainable environment. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the 11th edition of the PROPAK West Africa 2024 Smart Packaging Conference, on Tuesday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government and a Netherlands company have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a waste smelter plant in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the company, “Close the Loop BV” has the backing of the Netherlands government. Speaking during the signing ceremony at Alausa, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water […]