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48m Nigerians practice open defecation — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said that about 48 million Nigerians comprising 23 percent of the population still practice open defecation with no access to toilet facilities in their environs.
Tinubu’s UNGA inaugural statement affirms democracy – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural statement to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as credible because it affirmed democracy as the best form of government.
COP28: LASG, Solution 17 partner PremiumTrust Bank on Climate Solutions
Lagos State Government has reiterated her commitment to support the “Arts for Climate Change” initiative through development of…
US Vice President, UN Sec Gen back Tinubu on Niger’s democracy
Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, have assured President Bola Tinubu of their support to restore democratic governance in Niger Republic.
Commonwealth pledges to support Nigeria to conduct credible elections
The Commonwealth Observation Mission has pledged to support Nigeria in conducting free, fair and credible elections.
#COP27: We are on highway to climate hell, UN Chief warns
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned global leaders of the dangers of the climate crisis saying the fight for a liveable planet will be won or lost in this decade.
UNGA77: Buhari, others attend the opening of United Nations General Assembly in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari and some Nigerian political leaders were among world leaders that attended the opening of the General Debate of the 77th session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters on Tuesday in New York.
Russian Invasion: Over 4.9 Million Ukrainians Displaced – United Nations
More than 4.9 million Ukrainians have fled their country following the Russian invasion, the United Nations (UN) said Monday as it warned of the risks of women and child refugees being exploited.
Nigerian General Sawyerr assumes office at UNISFA
The Force Commander/Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei UNISFA, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has officially taken over from Ethiopia’s Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema who has served the mission for close to two years.
Borno set to seize property of UN agencies over tax evasion
The Borno State Government has said it would seize properties belonging to agencies of the United Nations in the state over tax evasion.