United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…
Nigeria is among beggar nations that the United Nations and its partners are requesting a record $51.5 billion in aid funding for in 2023. Tens of millions more people are likely to require assistance, pushing the humanitarian response system “to its limits.” The appeal is a 25% increase over 2022 and more than five times Read More…
Bill Gates said on Thursday that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation would give $7 billion to Africa over the next four years, with most of the money going to Nigeria. He said that the Ukraine crisis was reducing the amount of aid going to the continent. Projects addressing hunger, sickness, poverty, and gender inequality Read More…
