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Defence
Conflicts: UNDP tasks peacekeepers, security personnel on civilian protection
NDPÂ has reiterated the need to ensure adequate protection of civilian population by peacekeepers, security personnel and humanitarian workers during violent conflicts to minimise casualties. Mr Matthew Alao, Team Lead, Governance, Peace, and Security Unit, UNDP, Nigeria, reiterated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the inauguration ceremony of the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course 36/2024. The course was organised by…
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Defence
National cohesion critical for fostering stability, progress -UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says good leadership and national cohesion are critical for fostering stability, progress, and prosperity within our great nation. The UNDP Team Lead, Governance, Peace and Security, Mr Mathew Alao stated this at the graduation ceremony of the Leadership and National Cohesion Course 1 (LNC), at Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre (MLAILPKC)…
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economy
UNDP donates N200m to Bayelsa MSMEs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday gave N200 million in support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UNDP team leader Joyce Oboro presented the check to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa. According to Oboro, the objective of the initiative, co-sponsored by…
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Energy & Environment
We’ll empower Nigerians with skills in air-conditioning and refrigeration – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed its commitment to training and retraining Nigerians to acquire the necessary skills in air conditioning and refrigeration. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Environment, said this at the handover ceremony of refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing equipment and tools to training centres on Friday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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Technology
AI workshop ‘II attract 120 experts across the world – Minister
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says the upcoming National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Workshop will attract 120 experts across the world. TIjani said this in a statement signed by his Aide on Media and Communications, Isime Esene, in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the 3-day workshop is scheduled to take place in Abuja…
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foreign
UNDP urges aggressive awareness campaigns to tackle climate change challenges
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for aggressive climate change awareness campaigns as part of proactive measures to tackle climate change-related challenges globally. UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, following the inauguration of UNDP’s Weather Kids Climate Change Awareness Campaign project. The campaign, according to Steiner, was organised in…
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General News
FG, UNDP to synergise in repositioning youths for economic development
The Federal Government is set to collaborate with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to reposition Nigerian youths in order to reduce unemployment rates. Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, the Minister of Youth Development, communicated this when Ms. Elsie Attafuah, UNDP Resident Representative for Nigeria, paid her a courtesy visit on Friday in Abuja. “We want to transform the youth to thrive…
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Entertainment
Nollywood Unveils “Deafening Silence” Trailer Tackling Gender-Based Violence
Abuja, December 10, 2023: The city of Abuja bore witness to a momentous event as leading lights of Nollywood gathered at the United Nations Headquarters to unveil the trailblazing trailer of the soon-to-be-released Gender-Based Violence (GBV) film, “Deafening Silence.” The film, directed by Biodun Stephen, is a collaborative effort between the EU-UN SPORTLIGHT Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),…
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Featured
Groups to support crises-ravaged communities in Nasarawa with grant
Young Men Christians Association (YMCA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), would support crises-ravaged communities in Nasarawa with grants to help them start live again. Mr. Ango Adamu, Executive Secretary of YMCA, said this on Friday in Lafia, at a One-Day sensitization meeting on Village Savings and Loan project. Adamu said that the grant would serve as…
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Featured
25 youths volunteer to nurse 250 trees in UNDP programme in Sokoto State
Twenty-five youthful volunteers are to nurse 250 newly-planted trees in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State under the UNDP climate change support programme. The programme, tagged: “Sahel Youth Eco-brigade Tree Planting Exercise in Border Communities’’, is designed to engage youths in environmental conservation and tracking of small arms in sub-Sahara Africa. The tree-nursing exercise, themed: “Yes to Greening, No…
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News
Online publishers, UNDP chart course for peaceful elections
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday brought together members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers in Abuja, to dialogue on peaceful elections. The dialogue, anchored by Toyin Gabriel, UNDP’s media expert, focused on three critical areas that are germane to peaceful conduct of elections. Delivering the first lecture on: “Agenda setting: Citizen…
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