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Lake Chad Basin

January 29, 2025

Tinubu urges renewed commitment against challenges confronting Lake Chad Basin

Mr Tinubu acknowledged nagging problems of insecurity, climate change and mass displacement affecting the region.

President Bola Tinubu
January 17, 2025

EU allocates €510 million to Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa for humanitarian assistance

The region has seen significant changes in recent months, including after the recent developments in Syria.

European Union
November 25, 2024

Airstrikes killed many terrorists, destroyed their food depot: NAF

It said the NAF aircraft operated on November 23 at the strategic location identified through meticulous intelligence efforts.

NAF'S FIGHTER JETS
May 25, 2024

Shettima advocates rapid scale-up of energy production

Mr Shettima said 45 per cent of Nigerians lacked access to electricity, emphasising the need for rapid economic development

Kashim Shettima
May 24, 2024

UN secretary-general says peace in Africa depends on continent’s leaders

Mr Guterres said unconstitutional changes of government have rocked the Sahel.

African military heads of state
May 23, 2024

Nigerians, other Africans are caught up in hell of conflicts: UN Secretary-General Guterres

We’re working closely with the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and others to end the scourge of terrorism.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 1, 2024

MNJTF working to eliminate Boko Haram, ISWAP in Lake Chad: Official

He urged the public not to panic by the troops’ movements but to offer support to them to eradicate the terrorists.

Troops
February 17, 2024

UK spent £300 million on security, stability in Africa in 2023: Minister

“The UK is also supporting capacity building for Nigerian judges and prosecutors across.’’

United Kingdom flag
January 12, 2024

Climate change to fuel hunger, violence in West Africa, Sahel, say UN Security Council members

The council members expressed deep concerns about climate change’s severe and tangible impacts in West Africa and the Sahel.

Malnourished African children
October 17, 2023

Food Day: ActionAid canvasses global collaboration on Lake Chad Basin

ActionAid has called for the collaboration of the global community to support the recharging of the Lake Chad Basin.

Hungry Nigerians (Credit: UN)