Tag: UN
UN calls for urgent expansion of fish farming across Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a specialised UN agency focused on global food systems, says aquaculture is now one…
UNICEF, EU donate learning materials, uniforms to Quranic schools in Kano
Reflecting on the mission, Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said: “This visit underlines the European Union’s commitment…
Nigeria will defeat insurgency, Jimoh Ibrahim assures ECOWAS envoys
The envoy said President Bola Tinubu was pursuing comprehensive measures to address insecurity while strengthening democratic governance.
Weapons looted during Libyan conflict found with extremist groups in Nigeria – UN
The UN’s top disarmament official expressed regret that weapons continue to fuel violence in communities long after wars end, causing…
UN mourns Nigerian peacekeeping operations icon, Gen. Obiakor
Obiakor was the first African national to serve as the Military Adviser for peacekeeping operations at the UN Headquarters in…
UN intensifying efforts to counter fast-spreading Ebola in eastern DR Congo – Official
WHO on Friday raised the national risk assessment for DRC to “very high”, although the global risk remains “low”.
Nearly 300 journalists killed since 2023 – UN
He regretted that media workers have been “bombed in their cars, abducted from their offices, silenced behind bars, and dismissed…
UN urges stronger disaster resilience to honour earthquake victims
He highlighted the importance of stronger building codes, safer urban development, improved emergency response systems and early warning technologies.
UN highlights digital tools reshaping Nigeria’s humanitarian response
The UN noted that the tool supports decision-making in more than 90 countries, underscoring the growing role of technology in…
Ibrahim speaks on insecurity on arrival in New York as Nigeria’s UN Ambassador
The immediate past Senator who represented Ondo until his ambassadorial appointment, insisted that Nigeria remains one indivisible country.
UN chief warns U.S., Israel against attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure
The warnings come as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with the destruction of all bridges and power plants if…
Iran eases transit rules in Strait of Hormuz, sets conditions
The Strait of Hormuz has become a flashpoint in the current U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced, aid compromised – UN
Since the conflict erupted on Saturday with Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran, Tehran responded by with counterstrikes against Israel…
UN demands probe into ‘horrific’ attack on Iranian girls’ school
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. forces “would not deliberately target a school”, after Iranian state media reported over…
UN vs US: Gaza aid resolution sparks diplomatic tensions
The United States has sharply criticised the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for passing what it described as another biased…