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Nigeria, 99 others back agreement against illegal, unregulated fishing

Global action to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has intensified as Nigeria and 99 other countries have now committed to the UN...

FAO assures Nigeria of continuous support to boost food security

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has reassured Nigeria of its continuous support to boost food security and nutrition. The FAO...

282m people face extreme hunger in sub-Saharan Africa – FAO

Over 282 million people in sub-Saharan Africa face extreme hunger, a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) official said. “As we speak, 282 million...

FAO, Japan to address food insecurity, malnutrition in North-East

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Government of Japan, says it will address the worsening food...

Lagos, FAO, UNIDO plan N1.69bn investment to boost coconut production

The Lagos State Government, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) are proposing $4.01 million (N1.69 billion) investment...

Forests, trees can help recovery from multiple crises, says FAO report

With the world facing multiple crises including, COVID-19, conflicts, climate crisis and biodiversity loss, our forests can help us recover from their impact, but...

FAO says 19.4m Nigerians face acute food insecurity

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says no fewer than 19.4 million Nigerians may face acute food and nutrition insecurity between June and August. Mr...

Africa’s hunger crisis worsening, says report

A new, interactive digital report launched on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to rise, spurred by conflict,...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...