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Economy Maritime Video

Video: Maritime stakeholders brainstorm on ICTN benefits

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 2, ’25 (TNZ) Maritime stakeholders gathered at a roundtable forum to discuss the reintroduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) in the shipping business. TheNewsZenith reports that the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) facilitated the roundtable, on Thursday, in Lagos. Key stakeholders canvassed divergent views on the maritime […]

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Basic Education Science & Technology

KWSG launches coding, digital literacy programme

By Our Correspondent Ilorin, Feb. 27, ’25 (TNZ) The Kwara State Government launched a coding and digital literacy training programme for 50 public primary and junior secondary schools, across the state, on Wednesday. TheNewsZenith reports that the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation organised the programme. Flagging off the […]

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General Security

NBA, CSO task southeast governors over rising insecurity

From Our Correspondent Enugu, Feb. 25, ’25 (TNZ) A coalition of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) has bemoaned governors of Southeast states for not showing enough commitment towards addressing insecurity in the region. The coalition made the remarks in a communique issued at the end of a two-day stakeholders summit, which […]

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National Politics

2022 Electoral Act needs urgent amendment – TCM

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Collective Movement (TCM), an NGO, has proposed an amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act, with the backing of statutory enactment. TheNewsZenith reports that the body noted that the amendment requires the procedural and technological innovations, which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) introduced. High Chief Franklin […]

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Sports

Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games holds drug-abuse seminar

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria (CGN), under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), will organise a programme on the negative effects of drug abuse on Secondary students. TheNewsZenith reports that the event will take place on Monday, March 10, at the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State. Tony Nezianya, […]

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Law / Crime Security

Communal clash leaves 7 dead in Edo

From Our Correspondent Benin, Feb. 23, ’25 (TNZ) A bloody clash erupted between two communities in Edo State leading to the killing of seven persons and injuring six others. TheNewsZenith reports that the clash erupted between Gbelemonti and Maidoti communities in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state The Police Command in the state […]

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Economy

Group praises declining Nigeria’s headline inflation

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the drop in headline inflation in Nigeria after the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a sign of better things to come. TMSG’s Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo made the remarks in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith […]

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Security

New CP meets with tactical commanders in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos. Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The new Police Commissioner in Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, on Saturday, met with all Tactical Commanders in the Command. TheNewsZenith reports that CP Jimoh charged the officers to sustain the onslaught against crimes and criminals. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s Spokesman, related the CP’s meeting with the commanders […]

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Economy Security

Marine Customs intercepts 2,000kg cannabis in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 53 sacks of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa. TheNewsZenith reports that the sacks contained 3,793 loaves and weighed 1,958 kilogrammes in Lagos. Compt. Paul Bamisaiye, the Customs Area Controller confirmed the seizure at a news […]

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Security

Insecurity in Anambra: Group urges Police to overhaul operations

From Our Correspondent Awka, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Recover Nigeria Project (RNP), a civil society organisation, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Police Command in Anambra State to enhance the security of residents. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Osita Obi, made the call at a news briefing, on Friday in Awka. The group […]

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