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United Nations
After 80 years, has the UN delivered?
…Triumphs and trials on the global stage By Joan Chioma Obinagwam On October 24, 1945, as the ashes of World War II still...
Scores of civilians killed in Bama attack, UN Coordinator condemns violence
By Chioma ObinagwamThe United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the reported killing of...
Nigeria, UN unveils $159m Lean Season Response Plan for Crisis-Hit Northeast
By Chioma Obinagwam Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall...
Why UN needs $910m to support humanitarian efforts in north-east Nigeria in 2025
By Chioma Obinagwam The international organization charged with promoting peace, security and cooperation among countries, the United Nations (UN), has said that a...
‘Why Nigeria needs collective response to tackle humanitarian crises,’ says UN Rep, Fall
… Identifies Obstacles, Solutions to Humanitarian Interventions Mohamed Malick Fall is the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria. In this exclusive...
Dark side of female genital mutilation
By Joan Obinagwam The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) defines female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that involves the partial or...
My breast torture: Anguish of breast ironing survivor
By Joan Obinagwam Breast ironing is a harmful practice that affects millions of girls around the world. It involves the use of...
MTN Nigeria ratifies UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
By Chioma Obinagwam On May 26, 2023, South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, Mobile Telephone Network (MTN), joined other multinationals and corporates to sign...
Earth records warmest temperature ever
Greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat have triggered a rise in global temperature making the past eight years the warmest globally. Confiance News...
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Why 2026 must be the year Nigeria’s economy works for all
By Blaise UdunzeAs the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials’ corridors project cautious optimism. One of...
NCC Addresses Quality of Service Issues in Abuja
By Chioma Obinagwam The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is aware of the recent Quality of Service (QoS) challenges affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja,...