UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has decried the breakdown of trust between the global North and South at the ongoing 27th session of Conference of Parties (COP27) on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Guterres in his remark at COP27…
Deal allowing Ukraine to export grain via Black Sea ports extended
The United Nations on Thursday announced that the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely from its Black Sea ports despite Russia’s invasion has been extended. It was set to expire at the weekend. “The Black Sea Grain Initiative is…
First UN aid convoy since ceasefire enters Ethiopia’s Tigray
Fifteen trucks carrying food aid entered Ethiopia’s Tigray region on Wednesday, the United Nations’s food agency said, as humanitarian groups gain access for the first time since a ceasefire agreement was signed two weeks ago. The convoy entered Tigray through…
World’s population hits 8 b with Africa driving growth, United Nations says
The world’s population is projected to hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in Africa. Among them is Nigeria, where resources are already stretched…
Ivory Coast to withdraw from UN peacekeeping mission in Mali – Letter
Ivory Coast on Tuesday announced it will gradually withdraw its contribution of military and police from a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force in Mali, according to a letter by its Ambassador to the UN. The latter came after Bamako detained…
UN World Tourism Organisation holds conference in Lagos
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is holding a global conference at the National Arts Theatre, in Iganmu in Lagos State. The conference which is geared towards development and growth of tourism culture and creative industries has Nigeria’s Minister…
South hits back as North Korea fires most missiles in a day
North and South Korea have fired a number of missiles into waters near each other’s coasts in a marked escalation of hostilities. The North launched its most missiles in a single day – at least 23 – including one that…
Sunak criticised for planning to skip UN climate summit
Rishi Sunak’s decision to skip the upcoming Climate Summit in Egypt and the government preventing King Charles III from attending it has been criticised by many across the world who have accused the new UK Prime Minister of washing his…
Stanbic IBTC explores avenues to achieve net zero emissions
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, resolved to explore avenues to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with the hope to create a more sustainable future for all. The organization had since embarked on several laudable initiatives…
UN marks International Day of the Girl Child
The United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday marked the 2022 International Day of the Girl Child day. The International Day of the Girl Child celebrates the power of girls and highlight the barriers they face, as declared by the United…
