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World Health Experts Surprise as Africa Records ‘No Death’ in Coronavirus Case
March 1, 2020 No Responses

World Health Experts Surprise as Africa Records ‘No Death’ in Coronavirus Case

Whether it’s a matter of faulty detection, climatic factors or simple fluke, the remarkably low rate of coronavirus infection in African countries, with their fragile health systems, continues to puzzle – and worry – experts. To date, only three cases...
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Internet Access 19% in Developing Countries, 87% in Developed Countries – UN Report
January 21, 2020 No Responses

Internet Access 19% in Developing Countries, 87% in Developed Countries – UN Report

Only 19 per cent of people in developing countries have access to the Internet, compared to 87 per cent in developed countries, according to a new United Nations report. Launched in New York on Tuesday, the World Social Report 2020...
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ECOWAS Presidents Endorse Nigeria’s Adesina for Second Term as President of African Bank
December 23, 2019 No Responses

ECOWAS Presidents Endorse Nigeria’s Adesina for Second Term as President of African Bank

The Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments have adopted the candidacy of Dr Akinwumi Adesina, for a second term as President of the African Development Bank. This was made known in the final communiqué read by Mr...
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Gender Based Violence Spread in Africa, Nigeria Raises UN, EU $40M to End Syndrome
November 25, 2019 No Responses

Gender Based Violence Spread in Africa, Nigeria Raises UN, EU $40M to End Syndrome

Nigeria Gets EU, UN's $40m for Fight against Gender Based Violence
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World Humanitarian Day: Red Cross seeks more support from Nigerians
August 19, 2019 No Responses

World Humanitarian Day: Red Cross seeks more support from Nigerians

As the world marks World Humanitarian Day, the Red Cross Society has called on Nigerians and the government to support its activities, especially its efforts to meet the needs of people in humanitarian crisis. Mr Nwakpa Nwakpa, Head, Communication and...
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UN opens applications for Youth Climate Summit in New York
July 1, 2019 No Responses

UN opens applications for Youth Climate Summit in New York

The United Nations on Monday opened applications for its 2019 Youth Climate Summit with an offer of 100 “Green Tickets’’ to eligible young people from around the world to participate in the event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
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Nigerians Should Make Themselves Happy, says United Nations
March 20, 2019 No Responses

Nigerians Should Make Themselves Happy, says United Nations

The UN Information Centre (UNIC), Lagos on Wednesday enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the culture of always making themselves and others around them happy, no matter the situation. UNIC’s National Information Officer, Dr Oluseyi Soremekun, gave the advice in Lag...
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“My Lucky Day,” Writes Man who Missed Ethiopia Plane Crash
March 11, 2019 No Responses

“My Lucky Day,” Writes Man who Missed Ethiopia Plane Crash

A Greek man said he missed the Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed just after taking off from Addis Ababa by mere minutes, in a Facebook post that has now been shared thousands of times. In a post called “My Lucky...
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16 Nigerian States Face Acute Food Shortage, UN, WFP Warn
March 15, 2018 No Responses

16 Nigerian States Face Acute Food Shortage, UN, WFP Warn

Global food agencies have warned against impending food shortage that could affect 3.8 million people in 16 northern states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agencies, which include UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Foo...
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Jerusalem: Nigeria, 127 Other Countries Dares Trump; Vote against U.S., Israel
December 21, 2017 No Responses

Jerusalem: Nigeria, 127 Other Countries Dares Trump; Vote against U.S., Israel

Nigeria on Thursday joined 127 other countries to back a UN resolution which effectively called on the U.S. to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. A total of 128 countries approved the non-binding resolution. Nine countries...
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