FG to create situation room, develop legal procedures for prosecution of GBV in schools – AGF
Nov. 29, 2023 The Federal government says efforts are on to develop standard operating procedures to create a legal pathway for the prosecution of school-related Gender-based violence. Mr. Lateef Fagbemi…
Gulf of Guinea: UNDP says 54 crew members taken hostage, 14 kidnapped, 2 injured in 1st 3 quarters of 2023
Nov. 21, 2023 …Decries over 50% surge in piracy The UNDP has expressed worry over the 50 per cent surge in the piracy and maritime crimes in the Gulf of…
Violent extremism growing in scope, impact in West Africa – UNDP
Nov. 6, 2023 The UNDP says Nigeria is making huge efforts in partnership with relevant stakeholders to substantially reduce violent extremism in the country. The UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Mr…
LASG, UNDP, OTHERS LAUNCH LAGOS FLOOD RISK INSURANCE COVER
May 19, 2023 The Lagos State Government, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), has launched a Flood Risk Insurance project…
NEMA, UNDP partner on national disaster database
November 22, 2022 National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have partnered to establish a national disaster database for Nigeria. The organisations disclosed this at a…
REA inaugurates Africa mini grids programme to expand clean energy access
October 2, 2022 The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has inaugurated the Africa Mini Grids Programme (AMP) to support access to clean energy. Mr. Ayang Ogbe, the Director of…
How Peter Obi earned plaudits from Ban Ki-moon, Bill Gates on leadership
Labour Party standard bearer in the 2023 Presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, commands the respect of two outstanding global citizens, former UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon and ICT billionaire, Bill…
UNDP earmarks $800,000 for empowering 500 beneficiaries in Kaduna, Ekiti, Osun– Official
Feb. 25, 2022 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says more than 800,000 million dollars (N332 million) is in the kitty for 500 participants of its special skills acquisition programme…
INSURGENCY: YOU’LL WITNESS MASSIVE PEACE, STABILITY IN COMING MONTHS IN N/EAST – PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES
Feb. 2, 2022 Nigerians in the North East will, in the coming months, witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development in their respective communities, President Muhammadu…
Osinbajo honours 42 winners of “Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award” in Nigeria
Jan. 14, 2022 …Says $500m facility in the works to support technology, creativity Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to continue to be support said young…