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 […]
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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. […]
Buhari bids UN General Assembly farewell as Nigeria’s leader, restates commitment to Constitutional term
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday for the last time as Nigeria’s leader. In his farewell speech, he told the global […]
Turkey’s Erdogan echoes Putin’s gripes over grain exports
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he wanted grain from Russia to be exported too, adding Vladimir Putin was right to complain that grain […]
UN group to train 500 Nigerian youths as peace officers
The United Nations (UN) International Organisation of Youth Promoters of Peace (IOYPP) says it will train 500 Nigerians as World Chaplaincy Officers to ensure peace […]
Buhari to address UN General Assembly Sept. 21
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the 77th Session of the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York […]
World food prices drop for 5th consecutive month – FAO
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reported that world food prices have fallen for a fifth consecutive month but are still nearly eight […]
UN welcomes new centre to put Ukraine grain exports deal into motion
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the official start of the operation of a new centre to put Ukraine grain exports deal into motion. The […]