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 […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 10, ’25 (TNZ) The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is moving toward integrating road, rail and inland waterways connectivity to the ports. TheNewsZenith reports that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the planned integration during the third Maritime Transportation Industry Breakfast. The Nigerian Maritime […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 4, ’25 (TNZ) No fewer than ten local shipping firms have accessed the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s (NCDMB) $360 million credit facility, domiciled at the Bank of Industry (BOI), on a single-digit interest rate. TheNewsZenith reports that the Executive Secretary of the board, Mr Felix Ogbe, announced this […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, March 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Wild Africa has called for protecting Nigeria’s forests, which serve as a refuge for its most iconic wildlife species. TheNewsZenith reports that the conservation group made the call in a statement to commemorate the International Day of Forests 2025. “Nigeria has experienced a 12 per cent […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 8, ’25 (TNZ) WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has unveiled the newly rehabilitated Water and Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities. TheNewsZenith reports that the facilities are located at Ogba Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), in the LCDA. The Kimberly-Clark funded integrated Hygiene and Health Project […]
Johannesburg, March 6, ’25 (Xinhua) South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dion George, says poachers killed 420 rhinos, for their horns in 2024, down from 499 in 2023, Announcing the annual poaching statistics, on Thursday, George said 320 rhinos were poached on state properties, while 100 were killed on privately owned parks, reserves, or […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 3, ’25 (TNZ) Wild Africa, a Wildlife Conservation Organisation, says Nigeria’s iconic species needed a robust investment in conservation to protect them. Festus Iyorah, Nigeria’s Representative, Wild Africa, announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Monday in Lagos. This is contained in a statement signed by Festus Iyorah, […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 2, ’25 (TNZ) Maritime stakeholders gathered at a roundtable forum to discuss the reintroduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) in the shipping business. TheNewsZenith reports that the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) facilitated the roundtable, on Thursday, in Lagos. Key stakeholders canvassed divergent views on the maritime […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has appealed to stakeholders in the waste management value chain to embrace the circular economy doctrine for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President made the appeal during the Association’s 2025 International Conference, Exhibition, Awards and Gala […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 20, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says its new International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will safeguard Nigeria from drug trafficking, arms smuggling and other contraband that fuel insecurity. Dr Pious Akutah, the Executive Secretary of the Council, gave this clarification in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith by the […]