Environment
Environment

Sterling Oil wins at 2025 Nigeria ESG Summit

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 24, ’25 (TNZ) Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd. has won the Outstanding Oil and Gas Company Award at the 2025 National Sustainability Achievements Awards. TheNewsZenith reports that ESG Impact Consulting Ltd. organised the award at the Oriental Hotel on Thursday, in Lagos. The theme of this year’s […]

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Ecology Environment

LASG intensifies campaign against noise pollution

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 […]

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Economy Maritime

12 banks to disburse NIMASA’s CVFF at single-digit interest

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has selected 12 Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to disburse the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund (CVFF) at a single-digit interest rate. TheNewsZenith reports that Dr Dayo Mobereola, the Director-General of NIMASA, announced this during a virtual meeting in Lagos. Mobereola […]

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Disasters Environment

LASEMA rescue 5 as building collapse in Lagos 

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 19, ’25 (TNZ) Lagos, April 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has rescued five persons from under the rubble of a building that collapsed in Lagos on Saturday. TheNewsZenith gathered that many are still trapped under the building, which collapsed at about 7.58 a.m. […]

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Climate Change Environment

FG moves to curb flooding, climate-induced crises

From Our Correspondent Abuja, April 16, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced this at the inauguration of Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, on Wednesday in Abuja. FG designed the […]

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Environment General

Due diligence, key to safe land acquisition – OYSG

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 […]

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Maritime Transportation

FG to integrate ports with road, rail, waterways

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 […]

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Economy Maritime

10 shipping firms get $350m NCMDB intervention Fund

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 […]

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Conservation / Wildlife Environment

Forests Day: Nigeria loses 12% tree cover – Wild Africa

  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 […]

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Environment Health

WaterAid, Lagos LG unveil renovated Ogba PHC

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 […]

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