UN chief condemns abduction of 50 women in Burkina Faso
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday, strongly condemned the abduction of some 50 women and girls in the surroundings of Arbinda, in the […]
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UN agency says only 12% women are ICT compliant in Africa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), says only 12 per cent of women currently operate in the information and communication technology (ICT), sector in […]
Volunteers serve porridge, bread to east Congo’s displaced children
Dozens of children stood patiently in line for porridge and a slice of bread distributed at a camp for people fleeing the latest M23 rebel […]
UN chief calls for renewing commitment to better world
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Monday, called for added efforts to renew the commitment to better the world for everyone. Guterres made the plea in […]
WTO anticipates sharp slowdown in world trade growth in 2023
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says world trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023 as […]
Nigeria canvasses intra-Africa tourism at UN Conference
Nigeria has called on African leaders to take measures at promoting intra-African tourism to reverse the present high tendency of tourists from the continent travelling […]
UN backs INEC to conduct credible elections
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it is collaborating with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, fair and credible elections in […]
UNECA set to encourage policy research to promote economic growth in W/Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), is set to encourage policy research to promote economic growth in West Africa. In a statement issued […]
UNGA: Nigeria demands 2 permanent seats for Africa in UN Security Council
The Federal Government has demanded for two permanent seats to be allocated to Africa in the United Nations Security Council. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr […]
India bags UN award for initiative to control, prevent hypertension
India has won a United Nations award for its initiative to control and prevent hypertension under the government’s National Health Mission, officials said on Thursday. […]