We will take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty, Buhari’s SSA reaffirms at United Nations
The goal by President Muhammadu Buhari to take 100 Million Nigerians out of extreme poverty in the next ten years was reaffirmed and assured by his Senior Special Assistant on Social Investment Programmes, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed at the last United Nations General Assembly after a side event focused on the Multi-Dimensional Approach to poverty alleviation […]
UN raises concerns at continued suspension of 3 TV stations in Kenya
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said it was concerned that three television stations remained suspended for the third day on Friday in Kenya.
Female Devt: UN Women seeks partnership
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has called for partnership among government, private sector and civil society organisations to positively transform the lives of women and girls in Nigeria through the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal-5 (SDGs).
UN to launch $40m programme to end maternal deaths in Kenya
UN plans to embark on a 40 million U.S. dollar programme to end preventable maternal deaths and improve child health in Kenya, officials said on Thursday.
UN believes in oneness of Nigeria–Envoy
Mr Muhammad Ibn Chambas, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and Sahel, says the global body firmly believes in the oneness of Nigeria.
Youth critical to creating peaceful world – UN chief
The world’s 1.2 billion young people can play a critical role in creating a peaceful world for generations to come, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said on Saturday to mark the International Youth Day.
