What Africa must do to attain SDGs – Kofi Annan Panel
The report presents a bold agenda for African progress.
Tag: SDGs
Senate urges Nigerian govt to observe October 17 as World Poverty Day
The Senate also asks government at all levels to declare "free and compulsory education."
Nigeria to receive $22 billion in foreign remittances in 2017 – World Bank
Low and middle-income countries recovering after two consecutive years of decline in remittances.
Over 57 million Nigerians lack access to potable water – UNICEF
In 1999, 12 per cent of the population had pipe borne water in their homes.
Benue Renaissance Forum warns ‘enemies of Benue’ against baseless protest
The Benue Renaissance Forum said the people behind the protests are blackmailers.
Nigerian migrant workers contribute $18.956 billion remittances in 2016
Global migrant workers sent back to their home countries $445 billion in 2016.
Benue students review state govt’s performance on SDGs
The students reviewed specific projects embarked upon by the state government.
How UN private sector advisory group will help Nigeria achieve SDGs – Sahara Group boss
Private sector organisations are partnering with the UN to support the achievement of the SDGs.
El-Rufai hails Amina Mohammed’s appointment as UN Deputy Secretary General
“She has undoubtedly earned the trust and respect of not just Nigerians but environmentalists the world over."
Nigerian doctors want increase in health budget
“Government must increase the budgetary allocation to either meet up the WHO recommendation or something close to it."
Nigeria, UNICEF launch survey on women, children
The survey was first conducted in 1985.
Nigeria’s Sahara Group among global sustainable development goals advisory body
Sahara says it's gratifying for a Nigerian company to play at the highest global level.
What Buhari’s govt is doing for Nigeria to achieve SDGs –Aide
“Lesson from MDGs is that the successful implementation of the SDGs will depend on partnership, inclusiveness and accountability.”
Africans life expectancy up by 9.4 years in last decade – WHO
The new average life expectancy is now 60 years.
Buhari appoints ex-Lagos deputy governor Special Assistant on SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals will now finish the job of the MDGs, and ensure that no one is left behind, ...
UNDP wants global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
UNDP poised to play critical role in achieving the SDGs.
Sokoto gives cash, animals to indigent citizens
A total of 575 residents received the cash and gifts.
