By Muhammad Opeyemi Lagos, June 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) has urged the Federal Government to appoint the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, as the Coordinating Minister for the Blue Economy. TheNewsZenith reports that a Master Mariner, Capt. Iheanacho Ebubeogu gave this recommendation during NAMM’s first quarterly […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Vienna (Austria), June 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) collectively extended US$19.6 billion to fund nearly 650 operations in more than 90 countries in 2024. TheNewsZenith reports that ACG is the world’s second-largest development finance group, This significant financing was geared towards developing critical infrastructure, addressing global challenges like climate change […]
From Our Correspondent Awka (Enugu), June 14, ’25 (TNZ) An Awka-based female footwear designer, Favour Nebo, has described her job as ‘interesting and lucrative and capable of sustaining somebody for a lifetime. TheNewsZenith reports that Nebo, 26, is a native of Amaokwe, Udi LGA of Enugu State and graduated in 2023. The interview centred on how […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, June 14, ’25 (TNZ): A Nigerian Think Tank, the Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI), has advised President Bola Tinubu against the temptation of allowing the 2027 election cycle to slow down the growing Nigerian economy. TheNewsZenith reports that IMPI said that as Nigeria’s election cycle edges towards 2027, the President should […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, June 2, ’25 (TNZ) The Al-Barakah Microfinance Bank has declared an impressive N940.36 million assets base and a N38 million profit after tax (PAT) for the 2023 operating year. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Jamiu Alaja, Chairman of the bank, announced this at the first Annual Stakeholders Meeting of the bank, […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 29, 25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Ltd. (DIL) have collaborated on developing the Marine and Blue Economy sector, with a focus on expanding the nation’s export operations. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Okechukwu Onyemekara, General Manager, Communication and Strategy of NPA, announced the collaboration in a […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 20, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is committed to facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies into the country, according to the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi. TheNewsZenith reports that Adeniyi announced this during the NCS Trade Facilitation Consultative Forum, in Lagos, on Monday. The theme of […]
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 […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, May 8, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has started implementing its economic and financial inclusion strategy in phases to improve access to economic opportunities for Nigerians. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Technical Committee of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) task force in Abuja. […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 16, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), PTML Command, says it generated N90.2 billion in the first three months of this year. TheNewsZenith reports that the Area Controller, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, announced this during a management meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday. Daniyan said the first quarter revenue exceeded that of […]