Tag: United nations
1bn Illicit weapons fuelling conflicts in Africa, worldwide, UN warns
The UN has warned that the widespread proliferation of approximately one billion small arms and light weapons (SALW) in circulation globally, fuelling conflicts...
United Nations calls for more investment in renewable energy for developing states
The United Nations trade body on Wednesday called for support for developing countries in attracting investments in renewable energy to ensure their transition to...
United Nations partners Sterling One Foundation to convene the Africa Social Impact Summit
Sterling One Foundation has announced partnership with the United Nations to host the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2023 in August. The event which will hold on...
Pelé : A Citizen of the World
By Simbo Olorunfemi September 27th, 1977. The United Nations gave Pelé a certificate declaring him ‘A Citizen of the World’. That was just before he was to...
The world is burning, we need renewables revolution- Guterres
Says ….The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and...
Forge a new contract with nature,UN Resident Coordinator, Matthias Schmale, tells Nigerians
As the dangers of desertification and drought, and its growing threat to lives and livelihoods across Nigeria and the rest of Africa, becomes more real ,the...
Prevention of atrocity crimes: UN conveyes traditional leaders and actors’ plan
The United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention of the Responsibility to Protect in partnership with the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers...
