Millions of women will lose access to contraception, face unexpected pregnancies and suffer gender-based violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a grim report from the UNFPA, the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health agency. KEY FACTS Overtaxed health systems, closed facilities and disrupted supply chains will curtail access to reproductive care for women … Read more
A man identified as Momo Bertrand said he has finally been hired by the United Nations (UN) after being rejected 500 times. Bertrand took to LinkedIn to make the disclosure, saying he started applying for jobs at the UN after completing his master’s degree programme. Bertrand told his classmate about applying for UN jobs, but … Read more
People in Nigerian prisons are two times more likely to be living with HIV than people in the general community, a new study has revealed. According to a National HIV Assessment Study, HIV among inmates of Nigerian prisons is 2.8 per cent, compared to 1.4 per cent reported in the general population. The study was … Read more
Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed happiness that the effort of his administration to wage war against corruption and poverty in the country was acknowledged and appreciated by the United Nations. The President also expressed Nigeria’s commitment to stabilising the West-African sub-region within available resources. Speaking during an audience with Mohammad Ibn Chambas, … Read more