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With COVID-19 ‘here to stay’, new tools essential to continue fight: Tedros
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to improve access to COVID-19 technology, knowledge…
FG set to create agricultural hubs nationwide
The Federal Government is set to create agricultural hubs across the country through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones…
Transforming food systems, key to get SDGs back on track: Mohammed
The UN on Wednesday launched an initiative for accelerated transformation in food systems, with the Deputy Secretary-General highlighting…
UNFSS+2 weighs up solutions for efficient Africa-led agrifood systems transformation
A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in smallholder…
Global food systems ‘broken’, says UN chief, urging transformation in how we produce, consume food
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and…
Sustainable Africa key to global security
Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil…
Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, warns WHO
Global warming marked by higher average temperatures, precipitation and longer periods of drought, could prompt a record number…
Lies about pandemic accord endangering future generations: WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday expressed concern over the continuing spread of false…
UN teams up with FIFA at Women’s World Cup in score for gender equality
UN Women and FIFA have come together just ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and…
Majority of women live in countries with large gender gaps, UN report reveals
Low women’s empowerment and large gender gaps are commonplace in many parts of the world, the UN’s lead…