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UN faces financial crisis, cuts workforce in Nigeria, eight other nations

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is set to cut its workforce by 20% following a $58 million funding shortfall. This move will impact operations in Nigeria and eight other countries, as the agency restructures to cope with declining financial resources. U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher announced the restructuring in a […]

UN agencies warn of rising threats to satellite navigation systems
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UN agencies warn of rising threats to satellite navigation systems

The International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, and the International Maritime Organization have issued a joint statement expressing “grave concern” over the increasing number of jamming and spoofing attacks disrupting vital satellite navigation systems globally. The agencies cautioned that such interference poses serious risks to aviation safety, maritime operations, and emergency response systems. […]

Nigeria, UN allocates $500m to aid developers of solar energy
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Nigeria, UN allocates $500m to aid developers of solar energy

Nigeria, in collaboration with a United Nations agency, has set a $500 million target for a fund designed to support local developers of renewable energy, with a focus on expanding access to solar power in rural areas. According to Bloomberg, the initiative aims to boost renewable energy adoption through solar home systems and mini-grids, providing […]

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Girl child education gap costs Sub-Saharan Africa $210bn — Report

The United Nations has reported that the high dropout rate of girls in sub-Saharan Africa is causing an economic loss of about $210 billion each year. This loss underscores the importance of investing in girls’ education, as it not only impacts individual futures but also hampers broader economic growth and development in the region. The […]

UN passes first global AI resolution
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UN passes first global AI resolution

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, unanimously passed the inaugural global resolution on artificial intelligence, urging nations to uphold human rights, safeguard personal data, and monitor AI for potential risks. The nonbinding resolution, introduced by the United States and co-sponsored by China along with over 120 other countries, also promotes the reinforcement of privacy […]

FG, UN raises $5bn yearly to tackle poverty
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FG, UN raises $5bn yearly to tackle poverty

The Federal Government, the United Nations, and other development partners will generate $5 billion every year for Nigeria’s Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund, according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation on Wednesday. According to The Punch, it stated that in addition to the government, development partners, UN agencies, and embassies, other parties also […]

Netherlands, UNESCO launch project to supervise AI
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Netherlands, UNESCO launch project to supervise AI

The Netherlands and the U.N. on Thursday, launched a project to assist in preparing state agencies in Europe to oversee artificial intelligence. The project, carried out with assistance from the European Commission, was started before the AI Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation that is anticipated to control the use of AI in Europe, was […]

UNESCO presents guidelines for AI regulation in education
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UNESCO presents guidelines for AI regulation in education

UNESCO presented its first set of recommendations on using generative AI in education on Thursday, encouraging governmental organisations to control the application of the technology. The world’s fastest-growing app to date is the GenAI chatbot ChatGPT, and its introduction triggered the production of competitors like Google’s Bard. Students also like GenAI, which can produce essays […]

UN, Lagos urge private sector to drive change in Africa
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UN, Lagos urge private sector to drive change in Africa

The United Nations and Lagos state have challenged the private sector to promote transformation in Africa. The Punch reported that they gave speeches during the Africa Social Impact Summit 2023, which took place in Lagos on Thursday and had as its topic “Global vision, local action: Repositioning the African development ecosystem for sustainable outcomes.” The […]

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W’Bank, UN support renewable energy investments in Nigeria

The Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi, and the recently appointed President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, have expressed their support for private sector investments in renewable energy.   According to The PUNCH, they disclosed this in a statement on Friday during […]

UN, Lagos urge private sector to drive change in Africa
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UN to help Africa with credit rating data

The United Nations Development Programme claims that in order to reduce borrowing costs in Africa, it will concentrate on increasing the openness of the credit rating systems. According to The News Agency of Nigeria, this was said in a webinar by  Chief Economist, UNDP, Africa Bureau, Dr. Raymond Gilpin, in his remarks made on Friday at […]

UN Security Council convenes to discuss AI risks
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UN Security Council convenes to discuss AI risks

The United Nations Security Council made history with its first-ever meeting focused on artificial intelligence. As the world acknowledges the transformative power of AI, global leaders and experts convened to discuss its potential risks and opportunities. AI’s far-reaching impact on humanity was emphasized during the meeting, with China cautioning against it becoming a “runaway horse,” […]