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UNODC rehabilitates children recruited, exploited by terrorist groups

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says it is addressing the situation of children recruited and exploited by terrorist groups in the North-East. Mr...

admin - July 7, 2019

Human Welfare

UN expresses concern over slow development in Sahel region

The United Nations Economic Commission (ECA) has expressed concern over the poor state of development in the Sahel region, including Nigeria. Acting Director of the ECA Sub-Regional Office...

admin - July 3, 2019

Human Welfare

‘Ruga Settlement’ to address farmers, herders’ conflicts – Presidency

The Presidency has frowned at recent unhelpful comments regarding the plan to stop roaming of cattle herders with the attendant clashes with farmers via...

admin - June 30, 2019

Human Welfare

UN facilitates dialogue to mitigate herders, farmers crises

UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) has facilitated dialogue aimed at mitigating herdsmen/farmers crisis in the middle-belt region of Nigeria, Mr Lucky Musonda, Head of...

admin - June 28, 2019

Human Welfare

Food safety contributes to food security, human health, economic prosperity — UN

As the first-ever UN World Food Safety Day was observed on Friday, June 7, 2019, the UN underlined the need for food safety as it contributes...

admin - June 8, 2019

Human Welfare

Maida: Linking humanitarian assistance to development

The Maida programme is building livelihood and dismantling energy poverty in Borno State. Launched in 2018 with financial support from the European Commission (EU), the programme...

admin - May 26, 2019

Human Welfare

Sahel crisis reaching unprecedented levels, UN warns

Insecurity and armed attacks in the Sahel region have reached unprecedented levels, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). UN spokesperson,...

admin - May 8, 2019

Human Welfare

WFP adopts new strategic plans to expand support to Nigeria

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is to expand its four-year support to humanitarian and development programmes in Nigeria. Myrta Kaulard, WFP Representative and Country...

admin - May 2, 2019

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