Over 63,000 people dead or missing while migrating over last decade – IOM says
March 27, 2024 At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths caused by drowning, the U.N. migration…
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow – UN
March 13, 2024 The number of children globally who died before their fifth birthday dropped to a record low of 4.9 million in 2022, but that still represents one death…
UN earmarks $100m for poorly funded humanitarian crises
February 20, 2024 The United Nations said on Tuesday it was allocating $100 million to support poorly funded humanitarian crises in seven countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Angola’s OPEC exit opens way for more Chinese investment
Dec. 22, 2023 Angola’s decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries could open the way for Beijing to increase investment in the country’s oil and other sectors,…
Despite COP28 deal on fossil fuels, 1.5C goal likely out of reach
December 14, 2023 A deal for the world to transition away from fossil fuels was hailed as a historic achievement on Wednesday at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, but…
UN appeals for $46 bln to meet humanitarian needs for nearly 300m people in 2024
December 11, 2023 The United Nations on Monday appealed for $46 billion in funding for 2024 to help millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the globe, including in…
COP28: SANWO-OLU RALLIES GLOBAL FUNDING SUPPORT FOR LAGOS WATER NEEDS
December 2, 2023 …Adds…‘We need long-term financing to address water infrastructure shortage’ A long-term financing opportunity that will enable Lagos State Government to adequately meet the demand for safe water…
FG to sanction employers over indecent working conditions
Dec. 1, 2023 The Federal Government says it will sanction employers of labour over indecent working conditions that negates local and international labour laws. Mr. Simon Lalong, Minister of Labour…
Rights of women more violated than men’s: Lagos zone receives 100 petitions in 11 months
Mr Lucas Koyejo, the Director, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Lagos Zone, has said the commission received over 100 petitions of right violations in the state in 11 months. He…
Nigerian military records 27.9% female participation in peacekeeping operations – CDS
Nov. 9, 2023 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria has attained 27.9 per cent female participation in peace support operations as…