The United Nations (UN) has called on all parties to the Sudan conflict to reach a humanitarian pause and to provide unfettered access to the country to avert a hunger catastrophe. The World Food Programme (WFP) of the UN made…
COP28: Kyari advocates for a just and differentiated energy transition in Africa
In a compelling address at the Regional CEO Panel during the COP28 Conference in Dubai, NNPC Ltd.’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari, emphasised the urgent need for a “just, differentiated transition” to address Africa’s unique energy challenges. The…
Sudan calls for immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeepers
Sudan has called for the immediate withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Horn of Africa country. In a letter sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Sudanese military Government demanded the UN’s mission, known as Integrated Transition…
Zelenskyy says UN Security Council ‘‘ineffective’’ due to Russian veto
In Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first in-person appearance at a UN Security Council meeting on Moscow’s invasion of his country, he told a special meeting that the Russian veto has rendered the world body “ineffective”. Zelenskyy said that the United…
UN chief calls for reopening of girls’ schools in Afghanistan
Marking the second anniversary of the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the ruling Taliban militants to reopen schools for girls. “Girls belong in school,” Guterres wrote on X, the social…
NEMA fosters collaboration and resilience, reconvenes National Emergency Coordination Forum
The National Emergency Management Agency has reconvened the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF), a meeting of multi-sectoral stakeholders comprising agencies of government, international organisations and the United Nations systems. These include the National Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) which provides hydrological…
Time to create ministry of blue economy — Ehi Braimah
We are living in a world today that is full of uncertainties, but in order to survive, we must be willing to adapt to the changes taking place around us. Nigerians are trying to adjust and adapt to the prevailing…
NSML launches Clean Water Initiative to combat plastic pollution crisis
In a bold move to tackle the growing plastic pollution crisis, NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), has officially launched its Clean Water Initiative. This groundbreaking programme aims to not only raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution…
US soldier held by North Korea after crossing border
North Korea is reported to have detained a serving US army soldier who crossed the heavily-fortified border from South Korea without permission. The man was on an organised tour of the UN-run zone dividing the two countries. The news comes…
UN to work with governors to advance girl-child education – Resident coordinator
UN Resident Coordinator to Nigeria Mathias Schmale said in Abuja the global body “is committed to working closely with state governors to advance education of the girl-child”. Schmale said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…