The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States has risen to at least 100, according to authorities, with rescue efforts continuing. US President Joe Biden has described the impact of the storm as “stunning”. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Biden pledged his administration would “continue to surge resources, including food, water, […]
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 Our Correspondent No fewer than six houses and 15 cars were trapped in the flood following heavy rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday in in Awka, Anambra State. TheNewsZenith reports that Arinze close, near the Awka Township Stadium, is worst wreaked by the flood. Residents of the area, who spoke with TheNewsZenith said […]
By Our Correspondent An expert in Climate Governance and Policy, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, has advised world leaders to ensure that COP29 becomes a decisive moment for advancing global climate action and increasing climate finance. TheNewsZenith reports that Okereke gave the advice in a statement issued by the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme […]
By Our Correspondent The APM Terminals, Apapa said it had expanded its barge operations to accommodate more volumes of non-oil exports TheNewsZenith reports that Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, the Terminals’ Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), announced this while exchanging views with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Aubert-Adewuyi spoke with newsmen after the second edition of the Exporters Forum. […]
Two people died, and 14 are missing after a flood swept away a bus in Morocco’s southern Tata province on Friday, state news agency, MAP reported on Saturday. Emergency responders rescued 13 people from the bus, caught in flooding. The flooding was followed by intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, according to local government officials. A […]
By Our Correspondent .…Demands fair, just climate financing at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan A Civil Society Organisation, Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (CAEYDI) has advocated for the adoption of dialogue for Climate Change adaptability and sustainable solutions in communities and sites of oil extraction. TheNewsZenith reports that this is the highpoint resolution […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi An NGO, the Sterling One Foundation has reiterated its commitment to protecting the ozone layer as a critical part of its broader climate action efforts. This is in recognition of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. TheNewsZenith reports that the Foundation emphasized the need for global collaboration in […]
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 […]
ADVERTISEMENT From Our Correspondent The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 50 tonnes of relief materials to the Nigerian Government to support internally displaced persons affected by the flood disaster in parts of the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the humanitarian materials arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday afternoon. Ministry of Foreign […]