Environment
Climate Change Environment

KTSG places 2nd in 2025 subnational climate governance rating

From Our Correspondent Katsina, Oct. 23, ’25 (TNZ) The Katsina State Government’s Green Growth Agenda has earned a second place in the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Ranking during a ceremony in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke launched the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking on Tuesday in Abuja. Okereke and the […]

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Disasters Environment

NEMA D-G reaffirms commitment to excellence, accountability

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 11, ’25 (TNZ) Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to excellence, empathy, and accountability in humanitarian service delivery. TheNewsZenith reports that Umar gave this affirmation as the agency marked the 2025 Customer Service Week on Friday. The 2025 Customer Service Week (CSW) […]

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Ecology Environment

Lagos establishes Institute of Disaster Management

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 7, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State government has established the Institute of Disaster Management. It is located at the Igando Relief Camp. TheNewsZenith reports that the institute will be supervised by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). It will serve as a training ground for professionals and responders across […]

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Ecology Environment

Build resilience in emergence management – NEMA tells states

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has advised states governments to embrace proactive strategies that build resilience, save lives, and reduce risks at the grassroots. TheNewsZenith reports that Umar made the call at the inaugural National States Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) […]

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Maritime Transportation

Fubara decries underutilisation of seaports in Rivers

From Our Correspondent Port-Harcourt, Sept. 22, ’25 (TNZ) Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has decried the underutilisation of the two seaports located in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Fubara said the ports were holding back the economic growth of the South-South region. “Their underutilisation is costing the state jobs and investment,” he said while […]

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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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