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Global health donors have pledged a substantial sum of nearly $600 million to combat cervical cancer, marking the first-ever global forum solely dedicated to eradicating this disease.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the United Nations is calling for submissions from innovative individuals.
The United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report for 2024 indicates a slight increase in Nigeria’s growth rate, projected to rise from 2.9% in 2023 to 3.1% in 2024.  
A new report published by the United Nations on Monday has said, that by 2024, 300 million people across 72 countries will need humanitarian assistance as climate change, displacement and conflict push more people to the brink of famine. 
Matthias Schmale, who serves as the United Nations (UN) resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, disclosed that the UN had supported 3.6 million vulnerable individuals in the northeastern region during the first half of 2023. 
Tax
Nigeria urged Member States to support the proposed resolution for a global Tax Convention to establish equitable taxation system worldwide. 
Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), expressed concerns about the recent military takeovers witnessed in several African countries, stating that these coups are setbacks to the continent’s progress and prosperity.  
Death toll in eastern Libya now exceeds 5,000 people as a hospital director revealed that his hospital has documented 1,700 bodies.
 The United Nations has urgently allocated the sum of $20 million to tackle the alarming food security and nutrition crisis in the northeast of Nigeria. 
Bridging the gender gap in Nigeria could potentially contribute significantly to the country's GDP.
The United Nations said it is seeking the sum of 396 million dollars to fight hunger globally including North Eastern Nigeria.
the UN's SDG 8 is set to “promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”