The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Tom Fletcher has allocated $5 million from its Central Emergency Fund (CERF), to support flood preparedness efforts in Nigeria. According to a statement on Wednesday by the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, the funding is aimed at helping to mitigate the impact of anticipated floods, particularly in northern states, where …

The United Nations on Monday said based on its assessment, billions of dollars would be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, suspending a 15-month-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East. Stunned by thousands of storks …

Nearly 70 per cent of the verified deaths resulting from Israel’s bombardment of Gaza between November 2023 and April 2024 were women and children, according to a new report from the United Nations Human Rights Office. The report, published on Friday, revealed that out of 8,119 confirmed fatalities in Gaza during the six-month period, 2,036 were women and 3,588 were …

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Israel has faced a fierce diplomatic backlash over incidents in south Lebanon that saw five Blue Helmets wounded. On Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said Israeli air strikes on two …

The United Nations has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s rising waste generation, saying a significant portion of the waste remains uncollected and littered open spaces and drainages. The UN-Habitat representative, Mercy Achieng Odhiambo stated this in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at a one-day Waste Wise Cities Tool (WaCT) Training for Environmental Officers and relevant stakeholders in the State. The …

A United Nations (UN) support NGO, Global Centre For Empowerment And Care For Life Challenges (GECLC), said it has concluded a plan to build 400,000 housing units across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The move according to the Centre is part of efforts towards meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goals number …

The United Nations on Wednesday said the global unemployment rate would increase slightly in 2024. It said an extra two million workers are expected to be looking for jobs in 2024, raising the global unemployment rate to 5.2 per cent. The UN, through its labour arm, International Labour Organisation, also raised concerns about stagnant productivity, worsening inequalities and inflation biting …

The United Nations on Sunday, said more than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in the last week after the sustained Israeli bombardment and warnings about a ground attack against Hamas commanders. Israel declared war on the Islamist group last Sunday, a day after waves of fighters broke through the heavily fortified border and shot, stabbed …

Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to support the “Arts for Climate Change” initiative through the development of climate solutions towards the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Renowned for its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, the state government, Solution 17 and Premium Trust Bank said they are thrilled to contribute to the dialogue in a partnership, …

The fighting in Sudan has caused a severe hunger crisis for 20.3 million people according to a statement from the United Nations World Food Programme on Friday. Of the country’s 46 million inhabitants, some 6.3 million people are suffering from life-threatening food shortages, said Eddie Rowe, the World Food Programme representative in Sudan. Since the outbreak of fighting in April, …