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Journalists partner UN on effective human rights advocacy in Nigeria

The Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN) in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) on Monday, December 11, 2023, held a daylong...

UN adviser to youth: ‘Demand a seat at the table’

The Special Adviser and Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Change at the United Nations, Selwin Hart, has called on African youth to very confidently demand...

COP28: Climate change an urgent threat to pregnant women and children – UN

Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for Action released on Tuesday, November...

Emissions Gap Report: Carbon emissions shattering temperature records – Guterres

Today’s Emissions Gap report shows that if nothing changes, in 2030, emissions will be 22 Gigatonnes higher than the 1.5 degree-limit will allow. That’s roughly...

Sustainable energy, cornerstone to equitable future – UN

Sustainable energy access has been identified as a crucial element needed in creating a brighter and more equitable future for Nigerians, especially the Micro,...

Reactions as UN releases 2023 Adaptation Gap Report

Despite the clear signs of accelerating climate risks and impacts worldwide, the adaptation finance gap is widening and now stands at between $194 billion and...

Gaza/Israel: UN bodies, CSO call for humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP) and World...

Govts must seek win-win synergies by jointly tackling climate, sustainable devpt crises – Report

A report by a group of independent experts released on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, by the United Nations outlines steps governments should take to...

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Jigawa, UNICEF sensitise 600 women to environmental sustainability

The Jigawa State Government has begun the training of 600 women in environmental sustainability to enhance their social and...
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NCDMB acquires 20% equity in 100kbpd refinery project

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sealed a deal to acquire 20 per cent equity in...

IWD 2025: SELF, Bridge That Gap push for women’s empowerment to drive growth

It is unfortunate that, despite the important role that women play in society and their achievemes, many of them still face several barriers in accessing some socio-economic benefits and exercising basic fundamental human rights. In...

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Jigawa, UNICEF sensitise 600 women to environmental sustainability

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NCDMB acquires 20% equity in 100kbpd refinery project

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has...
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