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Desertification claims 24b fertile land yearly, says UN

The United Nations yesterday advised developing countries to urgently combat the effects of desertification, which, according to it, were worsening migration and food insecurity worldwide.

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Desertification claims 24b fertile land yearly, says UN

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UN peacekeeper killed in Mali

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President lauds UN’s move to revive Lake Chad

Buhari, Guterres to co-chair special session to raise $50bn to recharge Lake Chad

Terror attacks on the rise in Mali

UN chief launches global push against hate speech

UN chief sees 'wind of hope' in African peace deals, elections

‘Climate change is biggest threat to global economy’

From Guterres to warning Ghosn: Top quotes at Davos

UN chief sues for peace in DR Congo ahead of polls

UN pushes Yemen rivals for truce at Sweden talks

Climate financing increases by 17 per cent, says report

No room for climate delay, UN chief tells online summit

1,100 journalists murdered over a decade – UN

UN chief thanks Obasanjo for smooth transition in Liberia

Conflicts, inequalities responsible for human trafficking, says UN

Guterres raises alarm over UN cash crunch

Gov Lawal presides over security Council meeting, assures more support for troops.

Death toll rises to nine in Lagos three-storey building collapse

NLC knocks DSS over Sowore’s arrest, warns against assault on democratic institutions

Opeifa seeks EU investment to accelerate Nigeria's rail decarbonisation

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