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Delegates at COP29 has adopted $300 billion annually for vulnerable countries to curb the impacts of climate crisis. The agreement was meant to provide momentum for international efforts to curb …
COP29: Delegates secure $300bn annually to curb climate crisis Read More
The recent UNGA meeting held in New York provided another opportunity for Nigeria to leverage on its creative industry towards the benefits of all. SUNNY IDACHABA reports on some takeaways …
UNGA: How Nigeria secured $200m funding with ‘Destination 2030’ initiative Read More
The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, addressed the US-Nigeria Council Event on Wednesday, in New York, showcasing the nation’s thriving creative sector and …
Global impact: Musawa takes creative economy to US-Nigeria council event in New York Read More
As delegates from countries across the globe converge on New York, United States for the Annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an ample opportunity presents itself to highlight development issues …
On Governor Lawal’s attendance at UNGA Read More
First Lady Mrs Oluremi Tinubu Wednesday restated her commitment to the fight against tuberculosis in Nigeria. The First Lady said this at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) side event by …
Oluremi Tinubu seeks stronger fight against tuberculosis at UNGA Read More
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to the Treaty of Pelindaba, saying that “Africa as a nuclear weapon-free zone is a gift to ourselves and …
UNGA 79: Nigeria reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapon free Africa Read More
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations’ efforts in maintaining international peace and security. A statement Monday by Henshaw Ogubike Director Information …
UNGA: Nigeria reaffirms commitment to international peace, security Read More
The Resident Representative, UNDP in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie Attafauh, has lauded Nigerian youths for being at the forefront of change, driving solutions in agriculture, energy, digital trade, and climate action …
2024 IYD: Young people engines of change, says UNDP Rep Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Wednesday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his progressive refugee policies and programmes. The UNHCR commended the president Wednesday during a visit …
UN applauds Tinubu’s refugee policies Read More
Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in prison settings through sports have advocated an improved systemic sporting approach in the rehabilitation and reintegration process in the Nigeria …
Pictures: UN, experts, FG reveal how sports can rehabilitate, reintegrate violent extremists in Nigeria Read More
Niger’s junta has demanded that the head of the United Nations diplomatic mission there leave the country within 72 hours, accusing the U.N. of excluding Niger from its General Assembly …
Military coupists send UN official out of Niger Read More
The United Nations’ human rights office in Uganda will close this weekend after the East African country decided not to renew an agreement allowing it to operate, the U.N.’s top …
UN shuts down Human Right office in Uganda Read More
A non-partisan advocacy organisation, National Security Assessment Group (NSAG) has lauded the Nigerian military for its gallantry in bringing peace and stability in Africa and various parts of the world. …
Group hails Nigerian military role in global peace, stability Read More
Today is being observed across the globe as World Water Day. It is a day to celebrate water and make a difference for members of the global population that suffer …
Significance of World Water Day Read More
The United States President, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., has announced over $2.9 billion in new assistance from the U.S. Government to address global food insecurity. Biden made the announcement while …
Food security: Biden announces additional $2.9bn funding Read More
Among the days observed by the United Nations is the International Day of Peace which is remarkably and most desirable for any nation’s stability and development. The International Day of …
World Peace Day: Tackling enemies of peace in Nigeria Read More
The national vice chairman (North-west) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, has called on the federal government to convert seven months arrears yet to pay …
Convert 7-months ASUU salaries to scholarship, compensation for students – APC chair Read More
Some United Nations (UN) Peace Ambassadors drawn from globally-recognised organisations have explained that they are currently embarking on creating robust awareness on the need to ensure peaceful co-existence due …
Peacekeeping: Why we are creating awareness, training youths in Nigeria – UN Ambassadors Read More
The United Nations Ambassadors of Peace (UNAP) has congratulated Team Nigeria for exploits at the just concluded 2022 Commonwealth Games staged at Birmingham, United Kingdom with a plea for youth …
Stakeholders preach peace as United Nations Ambassadors of Peace, others plan youth summit Read More
I was going through different social media platforms last night, when I came across the exhilarating piece of news on the appointment of Dr. Okey Ikechukwu, mni, as Professor of …
As Okey Ikechukwu becomes a Professor, by Valentine Obienyem Read More
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has pledged the commitment of the Corps to protect the rights of women and assist in ending …
2023: NSCDC, UN women partner to end violence against women in politics Read More
The United Nations, UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, has indicted both Nigeria and Kenya governments for the arrest and extraordinary rendition, torture and continued detention of …
UN demands Nnamdi Kanu ‘s immediate release, compensation Read More
The President of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Comrade Blessing Akinlosotu, and his Secretary, Dr. Raymond Edoh, Friday, bagged the United Nations Habitat Youth Programme appointments. While Akinlosotu was appointed …
NYC president, scribe bag UN appointments, harp on youth-friendly policies Read More
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Mahamat Saleh Annadif, has asked the national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to show more commitments to a …
2023: UN demands peaceful elections from APC leadership Read More
Recently the United Nations launched renewed its decision to put to reality its plan on affordable energy and net zero emission; HELEN OJI reports. Against the backdrop of a global …
As UN galvanises energy commitments… Read More