COP 30 opens on Monday with an urgent call to deliver on climate promises and accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement across all sectors. Thousands of diplomats and climate experts are gathering in Belém, Brazil’s Amazon, for COP 30 – the latest round of UN climate talks. Their...
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Developing countries are being crushed under a $31 trillion debt load that is severely hindering their economic progress, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan, has warned. Speaking on Monday in Geneva during an address to representatives of UNCTAD’s 195 member states, Grynspan painted a sobering picture of...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, as the war in Gaza continues to draw global outrage and divisions deepen over international recognition of a Palestinian state. His appearance comes just days after several Western nations — including France and...
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has made a strong case for foreign investment in Nigeria’s oil sector, describing the industry as “reformed, open, and ripe” for global partnerships. Speaking during a special session hosted by the United States–Nigeria Council on the sidelines of...
Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution as the most honorable and sustainable route to achieving lasting peace in Palestine. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s...
Despite moments earlier criticising the United Nations on issues ranging from conflict resolution to climate change, U.S. President Donald Trump made a striking pivot, declaring full American support for the global institution. “Our country is behind the United Nations one hundred percent,” Trump said during a bilateral meeting with...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will on Wednesday, deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The address is scheduled between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. New York time with multilateralism, UN Reform, Climate Action,...
In a defiant return to the global stage, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing critique of the United Nations and key Western allies during a blistering address at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday. Trump, making his first appearance at the UNGA since regaining the presidency, accused...
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) kicks off today in New York, with a high-stakes General Debate drawing over 150 world leaders, amid ongoing global tensions and shifting power dynamics. The opening address will be delivered by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a key moment...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a passionate appeal to global communities, urging immediate action to end violence, mend divisions, and restore hope amid rising global instability. As world leaders convene in New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Guterres warned that the...
On the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) holding in New York, United States of America, between Monday, September 22 and Sunday 28, 2025. Senator Shettima who is scheduled to...
United Nations (UN) on Thursday commemorated the 24th anniversary of the devastating 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, reflecting on the tragedy that struck its host city, New York. The UN, headquartered in New York for nearly eight decades, expressed unwavering support for the city’s residents. “For nearly...
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs and United Nations Permanent Representative,Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that over 1,000 terrorist groups are currently active across Africa, posing a significant threat to the continent’s stability. Speaking at the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit 2025 in Abuja on Monday, August 25,...
Human rights crisis in Haiti continues to deteriorate, with at least 1,520 fatalities and 609 injuries due to armed violence from April to June, according to a United Nations report released on Friday. These figures align closely with the first quarter of 2025, which saw 1,617 deaths and 580...
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of unwavering discipline, deep conviction, and steadfast patriotism. Mohammed visited the Nigeria House in New York to sign the condolence register and pray for the peaceful repose...
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has declared that the world can still end the scourge of HIV and AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, despite the challenges and funding gaps. Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, emphasized the need for urgency, unity, and commitment to...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Government is set to go into partnership in bringing together global development partners, government agencies, and education stakeholders to co-create a homegrown and inclusive education model. To achieve this desired goal, the state government is to host a high-level international education summit,...
United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved a $5.38 billion budget for peacekeeping operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, a slight decrease from the previous year’s budget of $5.59 billion. The budget was adopted without a vote, except for the resolution on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),...
Iran and Israel have sharply disagreed over employing diplomacy to resolve Iran’s nuclear program at the UN Security Council. Iran’s Ambassador to the UN, Amir Iravani, emphasized his country’s commitment to diplomacy, saying, “Iran continues to believe that a diplomatic resolution to nuclear and sanction issues is possible.” In...
Iran has launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar, sparking international condemnation and calls for restraint. The attack, which targeted Al Udeid Air Base, a key hub for US and coalition forces in the region, was confirmed by US President Donald Trump. According to reports,...