16 March 2021 North-East Nigeria: US$1 billion needed to address the humanitarian needs of 6.4 million people in 2021 “Last year was a challenging year for vulnerable people in north-east Nigeria. It was a year marked by a new reality, the COVID-19 pandemic."
Story 14 May 2020 Nigeria/ One UN COVID-19 Response Basket Fund Board Holds Inaugural Meeting, Approves US$ 22 Million For Vital Medical Supplies The Project Board reviewed and agreed on the Basket Fund’s operational modalities and reviewed the funds status report.
Story 06 May 2020 UN Response to the COVID-19 Impact on Women and Girls Women make up 70% of the global health workforce which disproportionately puts them at risk of infection and high levels of stress.
Story 06 May 2020 Provide PPE for Journalists – Kallon urges Media Owners and Employers “Media entrepreneurs must take the issue of welfare and safety of journalists more seriously, at this time of pandemic and at all times.”
Story 24 April 2020 UN Intensifies Support For Nigeria's COVID-19 Response UN Resident-Coordinator Edward Kallon, restated the UN Nigeria's commitment to supporting Nigeria to defeat COVID-19 pandemic.
Story 23 April 2020 UN moves to avert COVID-19 outbreaks in Correctional facilities, supports with inmates sensitisation Confirmed COVID-19 cases amongst prisoners and/or prison officers have been reported in many countries.
Story 21 April 2020 European Union supports United Nations with lifesaving assistance to fight COVID-19 The humanitarian funding received will further the UN’s COVID-19 response in Nigeria.
Story 21 April 2020 Bringing Nollywood star power to Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19: a UN Resident Coordinator blog All of the UN bodies in Nigeria are working closely together, to ensure that the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is effective. - Edward Kallon
Story 16 April 2020 UN Nigeria Provides Additional Vital Supplies for Government’s COVID-19 Response The United Nations in Nigeria has for the second time in two days donated vital medical supplies to support Nigeria's COVID-19 response.
