AT UNGA GENERAL DEBATE, PRESIDENT BUHARI ADVOCATES UNINHIBITED SUPPLY OF SAFE CORONAVIRUS VACCINES TO ALL
Nigeria will continue to partner with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and some countries to ensure accelerated development and manufacturing, as well as the uninhibited supply of safe and effective…
COVID-19: Misinformation fuelling vaccine hesitancy around the world- UN chief warns
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has drawn attention to what he called “vaccine hesitancy”, which he blamed on misinformation, warning of the rise in the mistrust of vaccines. The…
UNGA defies COVID-19, passes 70 resolutions virtually
The United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, has passed no fewer than 70 decisions and resolutions since it went virtual in March over the COVID-19 pandemic. Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, President of…
COVID-19: We’re looking at scaling down, postponing, cancelling meetings -PGA
President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has called for strong coordination and coherence in the organisation’s activities on the coronavirus epidemic. The advice comes as…
We can end hunger, help eradicate poverty if we deepen cooperation in modernising agriculture – PGA
President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has outlined his priorities for the remaining part of his tenure in 2020. They are anchored on his vision…
No African country is silent on racism, xenophobia — UNGA President
Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, the President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) says no African country is silent on racism and xenophobia, as all nations on the continent condemned such actions….
UNGA President arrives Nigeria, says he’s excited to be home
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, UNGA President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), arrived Nigeria to rousing welcome on Thursday night on a four-day official visit to the…
UNGA President urges Member States to act for common good of all citizens
UNGA President, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande The President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has challenged UN Member States to redouble their efforts to…
Air Peace flight evacuating Nigerians from S.Africa granted Landing permit after delay
South African authorities have granted the Air Peace Flight B777, a landing permit after an initial delay. Over 300 Nigerians were expected to return home today as part of the…
UNGA: FG to push for UN support in the war on terror, inhumane treatment of migrants – Onyeama
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Geoffery Onyeama says Nigeria is hoping to partake in engagements at the UNGA, which will help the country have seats in several organisations such as the…