Informes

Background Peace and security remain fragile as a result of the longstanding armed conflict activities of two main violent extremist groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The humanitarian situation remains challenging. OCHA estimates…

Highlights • In week 8, the number of new suspected cases is 22, compared with 53 cases reported in week 7, 2023. These were reported from ten (10) states and FCT – Kaduna (7), Oyo (4), FCT…

Distinguished members of the press, Media representatives, I thank you all for coming here today. Tomorrow, Nigerians will be casting their vote, celebrating a democratic process that has seen, since 1999, election results respected, demonstrating Nigerians’ commitment to democratic values. Since…

The EU EOM condemns the recent acts of severe and coordinated incidents of violence, in particular the recent assassination, and urges authorities to hold those responsible to account. EU EOM Chief Observer Barry Andrews calls on…

An ambitious training programme for teachers in north-east Nigeria is improving the quality of teachers and boost learning outcomes of children Folashade Adebayo, Communication Officer, UNICEF Nigeria 23 February 2023 Ezekiel Jacob stands impressively at over six feet tall.…

Introduction On 25 February 2023, Nigerians will elect a new president, vice president, and members of the National Assembly. Term limit legislation bars President Muhammadu Buhari from running for a third term, and the end of his…

Nigeria, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer in Charge of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Giovanie BIHA, commends the signing of the Second National Peace Accord for…

Abuja – On the 20 February the Federal Government of Nigeria, in close coordination with International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with the support from Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) have assisted the safe…

Addis Ababa, 14 February 2023: The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 25 February 2023 General Elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The short-term…

Background & Rationale For the last decade, and particularly since 2014, Nigeria’s Northwest has been the scene of spiralling insecurity, instability, and subsequent displacement, happening against a backdrop of chronic, deep poverty and the effects and looming threat…