United Nations (UN) sanctions on Iran that were suspended nearly a decade ago as part of a landmark nuclear deal are back in force as of Sunday. Britain, France, and Germany – the three European powers that were signatories to the 2015 accord to limit and monitor Iran’s controversial nuclear …
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NIGERIA has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing emerging technology-driven terrorism threats in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and Interpol. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, reteirated this on Monday in Abuja at the opening …
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THE United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting young people in developing diplomacy skills to build a better future. Fall made the remarks during his welcome address at the maiden Premier Academy International Model UN (PAIMUN) conference, organised by the United …
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THE United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has praised African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, for his efforts in ensuring the economic transformation of Africa. The bank said in a statement on Thursday, that Guterres relayed the message at the Bank’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte …
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KEY stakeholders, including United Nations (UN) Women and Women Political Participation Partners Working Group are fine-tuning plans and drumming support for the passage of Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the Strategy Convention on Special Seats Bill – Opportunities and Challenges: Options …
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THE United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has listed Nigeria and nine other countries as countries to be affected as it will cut 20% of its staff due to a shortfall of $58 million. The U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher disclosed this as he briefed staff members …
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THE United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has described Nigeria as a storytelling powerhouse, urging filmmakers to channel their creative force toward amplifying awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire on Wednesday in Abuja launched …
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Recruitment: Apply For United Nations Recruitment 2024. Newsextra24 reports that the United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems. The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations …
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THE United Nations Young Professionals Program is for talented and qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. The Young Professionals Program offers you an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits as well as career and professional development opportunities. United Nations …
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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has said that humanitarian partners will need $4.7 billion to assist 20.9 million vulnerable people in parts of Nigeria, Chad, and five other African countries. This was disclosed in its 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Requirements Overview report, published on its …
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