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$93bn needed annually to end world hunger — UN WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme has calculated that achieving the goal of ending hunger by the year 2030 would necessitate an annual investment of only $93 billion. This figure represents less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion that has been spent on global military budgets over the last decade. The food agency’s […]

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One billion light arms fueling conflict, terrorism globally — UN

The United Nations has issued a grave warning that the massive proliferation of approximately one billion small arms and light weapons circulating globally is significantly fueling conflicts across Africa and the world. Adedeji Ebo, the Director and Deputy High Representative of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, informed the Security Council in New York that […]

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Tinubu to address 80th UN General Assembly

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 24, the UN has confirmed. According to a revised provisional list of speakers obtained from the UN headquarters, Tinubu is scheduled to deliver his address during the afternoon session, around 8:30 p.m. […]

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UN ranks Nigeria 4th globally for attacks on schools

The United Nations has declared Nigeria 4th in global ranking of attacks on schools in conflict zones which have increased by a staggering 44 per cent across the world over the past year. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres stated this in a message to mark the International Day to Protect Education, commemorated annually on 9th Tuesday. […]

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UN ends humanitarian flights in Nigeria over poor funding

The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service has ended its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria due to a lack of funding. The Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, disclosed this during the noon press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. UNHAS, which is operated by the World Food Programme, had to end their fixed-wing […]

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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 […]