UNDP, Digital Peers want Nigerian youths to embrace ICT based plastic management solutions
A cluster of dynamic Nigerian youths , on Wednesday, converged in Abuja at the kick-off of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) of the […]
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NEMA, UNDP partner on national disaster database
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have partnered to establish a national disaster database for Nigeria.
Foundation, UNDP train DPOs on election security
The Cleen Foundation and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have begun a five-day capacity building workshop for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the North-East on election security.
Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria’s peacekeeping centre, UNDP launch counter-piracy project
The Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday in Abuja, unveiled a Counter-Piracy and Response […]
UNDP empowers 400 displaced farmers in Nasarawa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided inputs to 400 farmers in Nasarawa State to boost food production. Mr Ibrahim Aliyu, UNDP Peace Building […]
Protracted war could plunge 90% of Ukrainians into poverty – UNDP
Around 90 per cent of the Ukrainian population could be facing poverty should the war with Russia deepen, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP). […]
UNDP, Norwegian Govt train 86 women, victims of violence in Kaduna
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Norwegian Government have trained 86 women and victims of violence in Kaduna State. The Deputy Resident Representative, […]
6 in 7 people worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity – UNDP
People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, according […]
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 […]
Food sustainability: UNDP-GEF trains 70 farmers on groundnut, rice farming in Kano
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Global Environment Facility (GEF), says it has trained 70 farmers on groundnut and rice farming in Kano State. […]
UNDP launches report on impact of conflict on development in North East
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday launched a research report that assessed the impact of conflict on development in North-East Nigeria. Launching the […]
Taraba herders, farmers excited over alternative feedstock – Facilitator
Herders and farmers are very excited over the initiative to ensure alternative feedstock for cattle by the Centre for Social Change and Economic Development Nigeria […]
UNDP stresses women journalists roles in achieving Nigeria’s NDCs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has stressed the role of women journalists in its plans toward achieving Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). NDCs are […]
UNDP launches project against use of plastic bags in Tripoli
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Libya announced on Sunday that it has launched efforts to reduce the use of plastic bags by […]
Nasarawa UNDP partner to establish agency for peace building
Nasarawa State government is collaborating with the UNDP to establish an agency for peace building and conflict resolution. Munirat Abdullahi, Special Adviser on Non-Governmental Affairs […]
NSCDC, UNDP train security agents on conflict prevention in Osun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Osun government, has organised a week-long training […]
Japan gives Nigeria $9.4m grant for medical equipment
The government of Japan has extended a funding assistance of 1 billion Japanese Yen (approximately USD$9.4m) to Nigeria for the provision of medical equipment. Nigeria’s […]
Buhari, Fayemi felicitate with frontline journalist, social commentator, Tony Iyare @60
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi have sent their warm greetings to frontline Journalist and Social Commentator, Mr Tony Iyare on […]
UNDP first Resident Representative to Nigeria assumes duty
#TrackNigeria Mr Mohammed Yahaya, First Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday presented his credentials to the Nigerian Government as he official […]
UNDP says media crucial to preventing election-related conflicts
By Blessing Odega #TrackNigeria: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has said that the media was a “very crucial stakeholder” in the efforts toward preventing […]
UN, partners take measures to stop further shrinking of Lake Chad
The UN says it has embarked on measures, in collaboration with its partners, to stop further shrinking of Lake Chad, caused largely by the effects […]
Interview: How biotech promises efficiency in delivery for women farmers – Ghana’s CSIR-STEPRI Director
By Ama Kudom-Agyemang, Ghana In developing and middle income countries including Ghana, women generally make up almost half of the farming population. And according to […]
Nigeria’s HDI value rises by 2 points in latest UNDP report
A new report by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has shown Nigeria’s Human Development Index rising by two points and life expectancy also rising by eight […]
Berlin Conference on Boko Haram rakes in $2.52bn
The international donor conference on Boko Haram holding in Berlin on Monday pledged 2.52 billion dollars to help countries in the Lake Chad Basin to […]
Osun poll: Stakeholders appeal to political parties to shun hate speech
Stakeholders at a workshop organised by the United Nations Programme (UNDP) in Ibadan have called on political parties to shun abusive language and hate speeches […]