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World Humanitarian Day: Nigeria, UN seek protection of humanitarian workers, women, girls

Commemorating the World Humanitarian Day 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the UN system and humanitarian partners have called for the protection of humanitarian...

IWD 2025: UN calls for equality, empowerment for all women, girls

UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, has called on world leaders to choose rights, equality and empowerment for all women and girls. Bahous made the...

Prioritising action to end violence against women

In Nigeria, violence against women remains a pervasive and deeply troubling issue. It affects millions of women and girls. In spite of ongoing efforts to...

Women, girls in focus as AU, SADC stress financing gender data for development

African policymakers, gender experts, and development actors are calling on countries and the region to invest and collaborate more to finance the production and...

The world is failing girls and women, says UN report

Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year's edition of the UN Women and UN DESA "Progress on the...

World Population Day: Stakeholders advocate gender equality

Population stakeholders have unanimously advocated for global gender equality aimed at making women and girls live their lives to the fullest. The Chairman, National Population...

Desertification and Drought Day: How land degradation, desertification impacting women, girls – Leaders

United Nations General Assembly event to mark Desertification and Drought Day brings together leaders to advance gender equality and land restoration goals Women leaders from...

Bridging electricity gaps for rural women, girls: A task for govt, states

Over 90 million Nigerians, approximately 45% of the population, lack access to electricity in their homes and communities, which has severe implications. Without electricity, people...

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Nigeria inaugurates Optimised System House for Ozone-friendly foam production

In a landmark step towards environmental sustainability, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Development...
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Africa’s chance to move from resource supplier to industrial innovator 

For decades, the direction of global industry has been set far from Africa. The continent is too often seen...

Experts urge action on plastics use

Environmental experts have called on the Nigerian government to take urgent action against plastic use, warning of serious health...

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Nigeria inaugurates Optimised System House for Ozone-friendly foam production

In a landmark step towards environmental sustainability, the Federal...

Africa’s chance to move from resource supplier to industrial innovator 

For decades, the direction of global industry has been...
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