SDGs

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has called for an urgent and collaborative approach to tackle Nigeria’s educational challenges. Alausa made the call at the Education Sector Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue held in…

The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its dedication to supporting Nigeria in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising the nation's critical role in global development efforts. UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria,…

The House of Representatives Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, SSG, says it would work towards speedy attainment of the goals. The Chairman of the committee, Hon Wale Raji, gave the hint at the inaugural meeting of the…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it will focus on improving transparency of the credit ratings methodologies to lower costs of borrowing in Africa. Dr Raymond Gilpin, Chief Economist, Africa Bureau, UNDP, New York,…

The United Nations Secretary-General and the Prime Minister of Barbados have proposed a large-scale SDG Stimulus package to invest in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stressing the need for a reform of the international financial…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries to recommit themselves towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Guterres made the call in New York as he briefed Member States on a report tagged;…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has projected a growth of 200 billion dollars for Africa’s economy by 2030 through the use of renewable energy. The Acting Executive Secretary of UNECA, Mr Antonio Pedro, said…

Nigerians have been advised to use investments and Public Private Partnership (PPP) to drive social impact and promote business developments ideas towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Chief Executive…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government integrates the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, in its policies and programmes to ensure that its development planning is sustainable. Prof. Osinbajo…

The Lagos State Government said it would on Thursday April 22, 2021 launch a five-year Agriculture Development Roadmap in line with its developmental agenda. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya explained that the…