Boko Haram insurgents hindering demarcation of Nigeria, Cameroon border –…
The demarcation of the Cameroon-Nigeria border continued to face challenges due to insecurity in areas affected by the presence of…
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Boko Haram: UN condemns deadly suicide attacks in Borno
United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Ms. Myrta Kaulard, has condemned Saturday’s twin suicide attacks in Borno that…
UN honours Nigerian female peacekeeper
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has awarded a medal to a Nigerian peacekeeper, Olufunmilayo Amodu, serving with the UN…
Nigeria, others renew pledge to win fight against corruption
Nigeria and other African countries at the Africa Day 2018 in New York renewed their commitment to win the fight against…
Nigeria’s population to rise to 189m between 2018 and 2050 – UN
Nigeria has been projected to add no fewer than 189 million people to its current population between 2018 and 2050, the UN…
SERAP drags Nigerian govt to UN over disobedience of court rulings, orders
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Diego García-Sayán, UN Special Rapporteur on the…
Benue groups to drag FG before UN, ICC over incessant killings
Sequel to the incessant killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, a coalition of socio-cultural groups in the state,…
UN appoints another Nigerian into Global Compact Board
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has confirmed the appointment of Bola Adesola of Nigeria to the…
Nigeria pays $5.08m UN dues for 2018
...becomes 74th member nation to do so
Nigeria has paid its regular UN dues for 2018, making it the 74th out of the 193 Member…
UN advises Nigeria to legalise marijuana use for medical purposes
The United Nations (UN) has approved its use for medical purposes and has urged Nigeria to legalise its use for same purpose, …