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Peugeot Nigeria: 50 youths from Borno complete technical skills training thanks to UNDP and EU support
The Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Learning Centre in Kaduna graduated 50 youths from Borno State who completed a vocational training in auto mechanics technology and trades, including painting,…
UNDP and Channels Television agree on a strategic partnership will promote public engagement and inform development strategies
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria and Channels Television today announced a new strategic partnership to promote public engagement on the development issues facing Nigeria with…
Nigerian creative sector steps out for UNDP create to develop connect in Lagos
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria held its first series of development conversations with the Nigerian creatives dubbed #CreateToDevelop.
Development dialogue series for Nigeria launched as an initiative geared towards inclusive public engagement
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the development dialogue series for Nigeria aimed supporting conversations that can constructively inform policy options, strengthen national…
Despite dangers, majority of irregular migrants from Africa to Europe would still travel: UNDP report
Irregular migrants who made the fraught journey from Africa to Europe would do so again despite knowing the dangers of the trip. Some 93 per cent of almost 2,000 irregular migrants surveyed…
African governments are committing more domestic resources, increasing social assistance to the poor, report reveals
The findings demonstrate that state-provided social assistance like cash, food transfers, and public works programmes are becoming an important policy instrument to address poverty and vulnerability,…
Powerful coalition of African influencers to drive the continent’s development agenda, launched at UN General Assembly
A powerful coalition of current and future African leaders in business, academia & the arts have come on one big platform to help Africa steer its own development agenda.
Government of Germany signed agreement with UNDP, commits over ten million euros towards the stabilization of Lake Chad Basin
The Government of Germany has committed €10,100,000.00 towards strengthening stabilization interventions in targeted communities affected by the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad…
UNDP to promote dynamic partnerships at TICAD7 to advance sustainable development in Africa
New York, August 2019 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will engage multi-stakeholders in different dialogues at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7)…
UNDP Launches Regional Stabilization Facility for Lake Chad
The Facility is anchored in the Regional Stabilization Strategy (RSS) for Lake Chad, a ground-breaking initiative led by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and adopted by its Member States in…
