Tag: #NigeriaAtUN
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NIGERIA SLAMS U.S. FOR EXCLUDING IT FROM NICKI MINAJ UN EVENT
Nigeria has hit back at the United States for shutting it out of a United Nations event headlined by rapper Nicki Minaj, which spotlighted alleged killings of Nigerians from a specific faith group. Syndoph Endoni, Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires at the UN, described the move as “shaving our head in our absence,” stressing that Nigeria should…
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NIGERIA URGES GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO END “NAMING AND SHAMING” OVER SECURITY CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Mr. Syndoph Endoni, has called on the international community to stop “naming and shaming” the country regarding its security issues. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in New York, Endoni addressed the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Sahel region. He stressed that…
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FG SECURES MAJOR PRICE DROP FOR REVOLUTIONARY HIV PREVENTION DRUG
Nigeria leads the way in making breakthrough HIV prevention affordable for millions. The Federal Government has successfully negotiated a dramatic price cut for lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, slashing the cost from $28,000 to just $40 per person. National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori hailed the deal at…
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TINUBU URGES UN REFORMS TO REFLECT NEW GLOBAL REALITIES
Nigeria calls for a stronger, more relevant UN to address today’s challenges. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stressed the urgent need to reform UN policies to keep pace with global changes. Highlighting the UN’s failures in addressing ongoing crises and slow progress on Security Council reform…
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NIGERIA URGES URGENT DEBT RELIEF TO BOOST PEACE AND PROSPERITY
Debt relief is a pathway to growth, not charity, says Nigeria at UNGA. President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the UN General Assembly and represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called for urgent action on debt relief as crucial for peace and prosperity, urging the creation of a global mechanism to manage sovereign debt fairly. He highlighted…
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FG URGES TWO-STATE SOLUTION AS PATH TO PALESTINE PEACE
Nigeria champions dignity and multilateral action for lasting peace in Palestine. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for the two-state solution as the most dignified way to achieve lasting peace for Palestine. Tinubu stressed that Palestinians deserve equal freedoms and dignity, calling for civilized…
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TINUBU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S DEMAND FOR PERMANENT UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT
Nigeria pushes for fair global representation and peace at the UN’s 80th General Assembly.President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the UN General Assembly, underscored Nigeria’s call for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as part of essential institutional reforms. Highlighting Nigeria’s evolution from a colony to a sovereign nation of…
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VP KASHIM SHETTIMA TO DELIVER NIGERIA’S NATIONAL STATEMENT AT UNGA
Nigeria set to unveil updated climate commitments and showcase renewed global leadership. Vice-President Kashim Shettima will represent President Tinubu at UNGA, delivering Nigeria’s statement and unveiling updated Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement. The address highlights Nigeria’s strengthened global voice under Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing reforms and Africa’s role on the world stage.
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VP KASHIM SHETTIMA ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR 80TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Nigeria champions global reforms, sustainable development, and investment at UNGA. Vice President Kashim Shettima landed in New York to represent President Tinubu at the week-long UN General Assembly. Alongside key ministers and officials, he will deliver Nigeria’s statement, unveil new climate commitments, and attend high-level discussions on peace, taxation reform, and Africa’s UN Security Council…
