UN Conference: Nigerian govt highlights success stories on water, sanitation
The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, has shared some success stories about Nigeria’s efforts to provide basic water and adequate sanitation for its […]
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Trade is solution to manage water economics – Okonjo-Iweala
Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), says trade is part of solution to managing the economics of water to incentivise […]
Documentary on presidential business forum in New York showing on TV
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – In furtherance of the role of the private sector as a major driver of Nigeria’s industrialization, the President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Nigerian Army decorates newly promoted officer, Cyril Iruegbukpe, in U.S.
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. George Edokpa on Tuesday in New York, decorated a newly promoted officer, Cyril Iruegbukpe, from […]
At UNGA77, Buhari again vows to end insecurity as he salutes military onslaught on criminals
President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of the week reassured Nigerians that with the renewed efforts of the Nigerian military, insecurity in the country would […]
In New York, Zulum addresses multinational groups on girls’ education
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has addressed multinational groups in New York, United States of America, towards increasing focus […]
UNGA77: Nigerian Govt cracking down on crude oil theft – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami,SAN, has said that Nigeria Government is making concerted efforts in addressing oil theft, including spending […]
Buhari calls for better Afro-Arab cooperation to resolve issues of mutual interest
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on African countries and their Arab partners to work hard and be more united […]
Climate change: Buhari reiterates Nigeria’s strong commitment to Energy Transition Plan
DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the commitment of the Nigerian government towards ensuring that there is a rapid and strategic transition […]
AIDS Foundation pledges $10m to Global Fund
Ahead of the Seventh Replenishment Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in New York on Sept. 21, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, […]
UN seeks $1.1b to fund implementation of humanitarian plan for North-East Nigeria
The United Nations (UN) said funding was required to implement the 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) to address humanitarian needs of people in the Northeast […]
Tributes as ex-Nigerian diplomat, Otobo laid to rest in New York
The remains of a former Nigerian diplomat, Amb. Eloho Otobo, has been laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Westchester, New York, U.S. The […]
UN observes Nelson Mandela International Day 2022
UN Member States on Monday gathered at the UN headquarters in New York to observe Nelson Mandela International Day, a celebration for everyone to take […]
World population to hit 8 billion on Nov. 15 — UN
The UN has announced that the world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on Nov. 15. The information is in a statement released on […]
Trump to testify in New York fraud probe
Ex-president Donald Trump and his eldest children are scheduled to testify in New York’s civil probe into alleged fraud at their family business from July […]
American woman is cured of HIV using new treatment
A woman of mixed race has been cured of H.I.V. in the United States, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. She is believed to […]
US Secret Service arrests man for threatening To kill Donald Trump
The US Secret Service arrested a 72-year-old man in New York on Monday after he allegedly phoned them threatening to kill ex-President Donald Trump, a […]
Omicron: Biden announces 500m free home rapid COVID tests
U.S. President Joe Biden says the federal government will purchase one half billion additional at-home rapid tests, with deliveries starting in January to American public […]
About 62 journalists killed in 2020, just for doing their job — UNESCO
No fewer than 62 journalists were killed just for doing their jobs in 2020, according to UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The UN […]