The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. “Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The…
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UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
Leading German diplomat nominated for UN General Assembly president
Leading German diplomat Helga Schmid is set to become president of the UN General Assembly in New York from next year. Germany’s federal government nominated the 63-year-old for the role at the headquarters of the United Nations on Wednesday, the…
German passenger rail service hit by strikes, construction and storms
Germany’s state-owned rail company Deutsche Bahn (DB) is blaming strikes, construction work and storms for a poor punctuality record in the first half of this year, with just 62.7% of long-distance trains arriving without major delay. “The massive strikes, country-wide…
Gaza: fresh airstrikes reported in centre, south, as conflict intensifies
New Israeli airstrikes reportedly struck southern and central areas of Gaza on Monday as UN humanitarians and partners continued to treat the victims of a deadly strike on Al Mawasi in southwest Gaza on Saturday that reportedly left at least…
Gaza: Guterres ‘shocked and saddened’ by deadly strikes on Al Mawasi, as WHO and partners aid medical response
The UN health agency and partners are helping treat many of those injured during Saturday’s deadly airstrikes by Israeli forces on Gaza’s Al Mawasi area which have reportedly left at least 90 dead and around 300 injured, according to figures…
Akpabio Lauds NDDC for New Development Strides in Niger Delta
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, attended the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital and called on the stakeholders in the region to support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to achieve more…
LASG, US Consulate, Unilag highlight commitment to clean air at Closing Reception
……..As U.S discloses $7 billion spend combating HIV-AIDS / Healthcare in Africa over last 25 years The Lagos State Government, the United States Consulate, and the University of Lagos reaffirmed their commitment to clean air at a closing reception…
Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment Conducts Oversight Visit to Lagos Water Corporation
In a bid to ensure that water runs in every Lagos home, the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment paid an oversight visit to the Lagos Water Corporation Headquarters in Ijora on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The Managing…
UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs
The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, the UN Deputy Secretary-General stressed on Monday. Addressing the opening of the 2024 High-level Political Forum on…
