Guterres: Turn ‘infrastructure emergency’ into opportunity, but also protect nature UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Infrastructure is a “crucial pathway” to generate economic growth, create decent jobs, transform energy systems, and advance sustainable development, the UN Secretary-General said in an address to world leaders meeting in Beijing, China on Wednesday.Infrastructure is a “crucial pathway” to generate economic growth, create decent jobs, transform energy systems, and advance sustainable development, the UN […]

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NIPC’s New CEO, Aisha Rimi, Shares Vision for Advancing Investment Promotion in Nigeria Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

Abuja, October 16, 2023 – The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) is pleased to announce the resumption of its new Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer (ES/CEO), Aisha Rimi, who officially assumed office earlier today. Ms. Rimi brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to promoting and facilitating investments in Nigeria. She

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Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost UN News – Global perspective Human stories

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for increased action to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries at the eighth World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi.UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for increased action to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries

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Global Fund and Siemens Healthineers to Accelerate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for Tuberculosis Diagnosis

Siemens Healthineers and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), announced a partnership at the World Health Summit today to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing tuberculosis (TB), a preventable, treatable, and curable infectious disease that is again on the rise globally.

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NIPC Welcomes New CEO, Aisha Rimi, to Lead Nigeria’s Investment Promotion Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

Abuja, Nigeria – October 15, 2023 – The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms. Aisha Rimi. This appointment, announced by the Presidency on Friday, October 13, 2023, underscores the government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic development through strategic investment promotion. A leading

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WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activity, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that offers an extensive assessment of global water resources.The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activity, according to

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Observance of International Day of the Girl Child 2023 Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Women’s Issues – United States Department of State

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States joins the global community in recognizing the International Day of the Girl and reaffirms our commitment to advancing the rights and empowerment of girls and young women in all their diversity. Around the world, girls disproportionately experience the negative impacts of climate-related disasters; conflicts and humanitarian

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Facing rapid changes in the world of work, labour statisticians meet to update measurement of key concepts of labour statistics

The International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the global standard-setting body for labour market statistics, is meeting at the ILO to review new trends and requirements in data gathering and usage, and methods for measuring key indicators related to advancing social justice.

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UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday.  Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030

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Indian glacial lake that flooded was poised to get early warning system   Environment Archives | Reuters News Agency

Reuters exclusively reported that Scientists and government authorities were working on an early warning system for glacial floods at a Himalayan lake in northeast India when it broke its banks this week with deadly consequences. Mountainous Sikkim state plunged into chaos on Wednesday as floods spurred by heavy rain and an avalanche killed at least 40

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