This article is published in association with United Nations. When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence. The strikes thrust Nigeria’s long-running sectarian bloodshed into the global spotlight – and revived claims that a […]Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence. The strikes thrust Nigeria’s long-running sectarian bloodshed into the global spotlight – and revived claims that a […]World News in Brief: Migrant medics mean shortages at home, UN names top innovators, Nigeria rights update, sunscreen an ‘essential medicine’
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday that southern and eastern European countries are losing large numbers of doctors and nurses who are leaving to work abroad. A new UN health agency report also shows that in Europe in 2023, six in 10 […]Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead and 3,000 people displaced – more than half of whom are children aged 12 and under – the UN said on Monday. Nigerian […]Millions in Central Sahel and Nigeria face food cuts amid WFP funding crisis
March 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that potentially life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Central Sahel and Nigeria will have to end next month, unless emergency funds can be secured. The crisis is being exacerbated by the expected early arrival of the lean season […]Human rights breaches in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria
February 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria. Violations of the rule of law, principles of democracy, and fundamental rights in Türkiye, notably the cases of mayors Mehmet Sıddık Akış and Abdullah ZeydanMEPs are deeply concerned about Türkiye’s […]Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year
November 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food insecure people to 33 million in 2025. The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance […]Nigeria becomes first in Africa to receive mpox vaccines: WHO
August 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain vaccines aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus. On 14 August 2024, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the rise of mpox, formerly […]UNHCR officials call for ‘sustainable solutions’ to end displacement crisis in Nigeria
August 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Senior UN refugee agency (UNHCR) officials on Friday highlighted the needs of forcibly displaced people in Nigeria, stressing the importance of finding sustainable, long-term solutions to improve their lives. UNHCR operations and protection officials Raouf Mazou and Ruven Menikdiwela completed a high-level visit to Nigeria, focused on […]GSMA highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven path to economic growth and climate impact
August 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. Agriculture and energy are among key sectors of AI opportunity in Nigeria as the African continent looks to untap almost $3 trillion of potential value by harnessing the new technology effectively 7th August 2024, Lagos: The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of […]Climate change fuels tensions in Nigeria
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people’s lives and triggering conflict over key resources, a senior UN official in the country said on Friday. Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York, […]How climate-smart procurement can tackle climate change in Nigeria
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Temidayo Akenroye, Associate Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics, University of Missouri-St. LouisAdegboyega Oyedijo, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Leicester Public procurement can be used to improve carbon reduction targets, but many African countries […]5 ways to strengthen Nigeria’s poultry supply chain
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adegboyega Oyedijo, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Leicester, Temidayo Akenroye, Associate Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics, University of Missouri-St. Louis Nigeria’s poultry industry is worth $4.2 billion, according to the UNFAO.Shortages of maize, […]Here’s how Nigeria is tackling the barriers to its green energy transition
May 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abir Ibrahim, Community Lead, Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Approximately 71% of Nigeria’s population does not have access to energy.The Nigerian government plans to achieve universal energy access by 2030.The energy sector faces major financial and technical challenges.According […]Human rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Alexei Navalny Following the recent sentencing of Russian-British journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years […]Global Gateway: EU, Cameroon and Nigeria inaugurate international Cross River Bridge to boost connectivity and socio-economic integration
November 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union, the Governments of Cameroon and Nigeria and the African Development Bank, inaugurated the new Cross River bridge at the Mfum-Ekok border crossing between Cameroon and Nigeria. This critical infrastructure also includes a new joint border post at Mfum (Nigeria) and […]Humanitarian aid: EU steps up support in Nigeria for conflict victims
January 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As millions of people continue to be affected by the conflict in Nigeria’s Lake Chad region, European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič has announced a first emergency aid package of €26.5 million for 2020 whilst visiting north-east Nigeria today. Speaking in north-east Nigeria, […]Human rights breaches in Nigeria and Burundi
January 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions taking stock of the human rights and rule of law situation in Nigeria and Burundi. Nigeria Following the recent terrorist attacks in the country, the European Parliament strongly condemns the repeated violations of human rights and […]Three things Nigeria must do to end extreme poverty
March 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, Commissioner (sub-national Minister), Ministry of Budget and National Planning of Nigeria About 90 million people – roughly half Nigeria’s population – live in extreme poverty, according to estimates from the World Data Lab’s Poverty Clock. Around […]Here are 5 security challenges Nigeria’s leader must tackle
March 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chizitera Njoku, Specialist, International Organizations and IGWELS, World Economic Forum Muhammadu Buhari has just won his second term as President of Nigeria in what was a fiercely fought campaign chiefly between him and former vice-president and businessman Atiku Abubakar. […]UN chief condemns suspected Boko Haram attacks targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Saturday’s attacks in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations. According to media reports, blasts killed dozens of people in the Damboa Local Government area of Borno State. “The Secretary-General stresses that attacks targeting […]The refugee crisis as a young Nigerian doctor sees it
February 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Mr Imeh Michael, a young Nigerian, currently a 5th year medical student of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Nigeria. Mr Michael is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). The opinion expressed in this piece belongs to the writer and does […]
