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

The United Nations Security Council will have its first official discussion on artificial intelligence this week in New York. Governments from all around the world are debating how to lessen the risks posed by developing AI technology, which has the potential to alter the global economy and the nature of international security. This month, Britain […]

UN food aid deliveries by AI robots could begin 2024
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UN food aid deliveries by AI robots could begin 2024

AI-powered robotic vehicles might transport food boxes to disaster and conflict zones, thereby saving the lives of aid workers by as early as next year. According to the United Nations, there are now more violent conflicts than ever before, which has led to an increase in attacks on humanitarian workers. The fighting in Sudan cost […]

UN issues policy paper to combat hate speech
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UN issues policy paper to combat hate speech

The United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and Responsibility released a new policy paper on hate speech online on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the paper, “Countering and Addressing Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners” was created in collaboration with the Economic and Social Research Council Human Rights, Big Data, […]

UN to host "AI for Good Global Summit"
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UN to host “AI for Good Global Summit”

The United Nations is leading the charge in convening a monumental gathering this week, bringing together influential voices from across the globe to chart the course for artificial intelligence and unlock its potential to empower humanity. The “AI for Good Global Summit,” a two-day event taking place in Geneva, has attracted over 3,000 experts hailing […]

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Nigeria to save $1.3bn by stopping substandard ACs and Refrigerators – UN

The United Nations Environment Programme has reported that Nigeria could save approximately $1.3bn per annum if it ceases using air conditioners and refrigerators that do not comply with the Minimum Energy Performance Standards. This was disclosed In their report titled “Project Overview of Scaling-Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling in Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution Revision,” accessed […]

64.3 million Nigerians don't have enough food - UN
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64.3 million Nigerians don’t have enough food – UN

The World Food Program, a division of the United Nations has said that 32% (64.3 million) of Nigerians do not have sufficient food available to eat. According to The Punch, in 19 different countries, the organization estimates that 170 million people lack access to enough food to eat. The countries with the highest prevalence of […]

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UN, FG pick 13 states for agric intervention

The United Nations through its Food and Agricultural Organisation, in partnership with the Federal Government have selected 13 states in Nigeria for agricultural intervention with respect to the production of a few crops such as rice, sorghum, soybean, etc, and dairy.   The PUNCH reported that the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mahmood Abubakar, […]

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COP27 summit: CSOs seek climate financing adaptation for Africa

Ahead of the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Egypt, the Civil Society Organisations from Africa have asked stakeholders to focus attention on finance adaptation issues in Africa.   The Executive Director, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Dr Mithika Mwenda, said this on Sunday ahead of the official […]

55 African businesses to receive VISA grant
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55 African businesses to receive VISA grant

Visa in collaboration with Standard Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission will be giving grants to women fund managers in South, East and West Africa. According to Nairametrics, the grant to be given to the African Women Impact Fund will target 55 women who responded to the African Women Impact Fund’s call to action […]

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Nigeria has over 80,000 refugees, 3.2 million IDPs -UN

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN agency for refugees, on Wednesday, said over 80,000 refugees and 3.2 million internally displaced persons were in Nigeria and in dire need of help. It said most Nigerians were unaware that the country was hosting over 80,000 refugees, particularly in the southern states, as the bulk […]