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Global call to equip youth with skills for a peaceful and sustainable future
The UN Secretary-General has underscored the need to empower young people globally with the skills they need to…
Growing or shrinking: What the latest trends tell us about the world’s population
The global population reached nearly 8.2 billion by mid-2024 and is expected to grow by another two billion…
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world,…
UN mobilizes $4m for Hurricane Beryl response in the Caribbean
The UN Secretary-General has reiterated his solidarity with countries affected by Hurricane Beryl, releasing $4 million from the…
New WHO guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco…
AFC, UNIDO, sign cotton partnership at WTO’s Aid-for-Trade Global review
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said it has signed a joint declaration with the United…
World getting a ‘failing grade’ on Global Goals report card
With just six years remaining to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient, with…
Global FDI dips 2% as geopolitical tensions rise, UNCTAD
. Foreign investment in Africa down by 3% . Funding for sustainable development sectors drops over 10% By…
WHO announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
. Issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss The UN World Health Organization (WHO)…
UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential for both immense…