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, […]
By Our Correspondent An electric vehicle manufacturer, Dr Sam Faleye, has identified two reasons why motorists are shifting from fuel-running vehicle to electric s (EVs). Faleye, who is the Chief Executive Officer of SAGLEV, an electric vehicle manufacturing company, said demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is currently oversubscribed in Nigeria. Speaking with newsmen, weekend in […]
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 […]
Chinese Customs officials have stopped a man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes, concealed in his trousers, into the country. Authorities say he was trying to cross the border through a non-declaration lane at Futian Port Control Point in Futian, Shenzhen. Shenzhen is a border crossing between Hong Kong and mainland China. Illegal wildlife […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of seventeen new rural and urban roads across the state to enhance citizens’ quality of life. TheNewsZenith reports that this was part of the resolutions made during the State Executive Council meeting, presided by Gov. Bala Mohammed. Similarly, the Council also […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad Stakeholders in the fisheries and maritime businesses have called for the review of relevant laws to place fisheries under the Ministry of Blue Economy. They made the call during the first Annual Conference of the Alumni Association of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) on Saturday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith […]
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 […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and National Judicial Institute are set to jointly host the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges. Rebecca Adamu, Assistant Director in the Public Relations Unit, announced in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday. According to the statement, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George […]
By Ja’afar Omoniyi The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) says Nigeria can leverage coordinated climate action to achieve sustainable development. The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Civil Society Organisation, says Nigeria can leverage coordinated climate action at the subnational level to achieve sustainable development. TheNewsZenith reports that Senior Policy Analyst with SPP, […]
From Our Correspondent, Awka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has called on community and opinion leaders, women and youths to support proactive measures to avert negative impacts of flood during the rainy season. Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of NEMA, made the call at the flag-off of the ‘2024 Flood Early Warnings Sensitisation’ exercise on […]