World population to hit 8 billion on Nov. 15 — UN
The UN has announced that the world’s population is projected to reach eight billion on Nov. 15. The information is in a statement released on Monday in New York by…
WHO to rename Monkeypox, publishes guideline on vaccination
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is working with partners on renaming Monkeypox and its variants, and also to put in place a mechanism to help share available vaccines, more…
UN to support Nigeria in peace building
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigeria for the good of the citizenry. Guterres said this at the wreath-laying ceremony in Abuja on…
7 journalists killed in Ukraine – UN report
Citing UN data, top independent rights experts on Wednesday said not fewer than seven journalists had been killed in Ukraine while many had been facing unprecedented danger and even targeted…
Terrorism: Buhari salutes UN, world leaders for partnering Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria remains grateful to the United Nations and some world leaders on their steadfast partnership in fighting terrorism. The Nigerian leader said that the spotlight on…
NCFRMI seeks deeper collaboration with UNHCR to deliver on mandate
By NAN The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has called for deeper collaboration with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to enhance understanding and deliver on…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pose threat to 7.5m children- UNICEF
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is deeply concerned that intensifying hostilities in Ukraine pose an immediate threat to the lives and wellbeing of the country’s 7.5 million children. UNICEF…
Ukraine requests urgent debate at Human Rights Council — UN
UN on Thursday said that Ukraine had requested an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation stemming from the Russian aggression. “This is a response to…
Ukraine Crisis: UN chief announces $20m for humanitarian support
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, announced 20 million dollars for humanitarian support in Ukraine, saying protecting of civilians must be ‘Priority Number One’ in supporting the people. “Today, I…
WFP donates 150 Tabs, others to Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
By NAN The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday, donated ICT equipment to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, to enhance the National Home Grown…
FG recommits to ending humanitarian crisis
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja renewed its commitment to ending humanitarian crisis and resettlement of persons of concern back to their ancestral homes. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the…
NCFRMI, Nigerian Army distribute Food Care packs in Lagos
By NAN The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally-Displaced Persons in Nigeria (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has distributed Food Care Packs to Persons of Concern (POCs)…
Pope Francis appoints Priest as Permanent Representstive to UN.
Pope Francis has appointed a Nigerian Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Abia and Apostolic Nuncio to the Antilles, Arch. Fortunatus Nwachukwu as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See,…