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International Telecommunication Union Seeks Green Digital Transformation Consultant for Global Projects

International Telecommunication Union Seeks Green Digital Transformation Consultant for Global Projects

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), is establishing a roster of Green Digital Transformation Consultants. These consultants will support projects aimed at advancing a net-zero ICT sector globally. The role is home-based and remote worldwide, with a closing date for applications on December 31, 2026. Consultants will be remunerated between US$185 and US$360 per day. The ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) coordinates these efforts, focusing on development policies, strategies, programs, and technical cooperation activities to ensure universal access to affordable, high-quality, and secure telecommunications and ICTs. The Climate Change and Emergency Telecommunications Division is specifically building this roster to implement ITU’s green digital transformation projects, which assist Member States in tracking greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy use from the digital sector, providing ca...

International Telecommunication Union Seeks Programme Officer in Panama City to Enhance Regional Connectivity

International Telecommunication Union Seeks Programme Officer in Panama City to Enhance Regional Connectivity

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), is seeking a Programme Officer for its office in Panama City, Panama. This fixed-term position, with a duration of two years and a possibility of renewal, has an application deadline of September 30, 2026. The Programme Officer will support regional activities, primarily organizing digital inclusion workshops for vulnerable groups and conducting advisory missions. The role involves identifying and analyzing the needs of developing countries in the Americas Region for ITU's assistance to improve connectivity and the use of ICT services and applications. The officer will also prepare agreements and project documents, ensuring follow-up throughout the negotiation and approval process with external and internal ITU counterparts.

3 Nigerians killed in recent weeks in South Africa, Nigeria says

3 Nigerians killed in recent weeks in South Africa, Nigeria says

Nigerian authorities report that three Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa in recent weeks, adding to tensions between the two countries

Sub-Saharan Africa's Off-Grid Solar Market Projected for Sixfold Growth by 2035

Sub-Saharan Africa's Off-Grid Solar Market Projected for Sixfold Growth by 2035

Sub-Saharan Africa's Off-Grid Solar Market Projected for Sixfold Growth by 2035

CANEX WKND 2026 to Convene Creative Economy Leaders in Lagos, Nigeria

CANEX WKND 2026 to Convene Creative Economy Leaders in Lagos, Nigeria

CANEX WKND 2026 to Convene Creative Economy Leaders in Lagos, Nigeria

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

By Doyinsola Oladipo UNITED NATIONS, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Developing nations are demanding a greater role in shaping the rules governing artificial intelligence, warning that a technology poised to transform economies could instead deepen global inequalities if its development and regulation remain

Paul McCartney and Judd Apatow Have a Revealing and Free-Wheeling Conversation About Wings and the Beatles in ‘Man on the Run’ Post-Screening Q&A

Paul McCartney and Judd Apatow Have a Revealing and Free-Wheeling Conversation About Wings and the Beatles in ‘Man on the Run’ Post-Screening Q&A

Paul McCartney met up with Judd Apatow for a 45-minute conversation following a screening of “Man on the Run” in Los Angeles Monday night, and it was very much a case of banter on the run. With Apatow at the helm, the chat took some comical turns, as might be expected, and also some unusually […]

International Finance Corporation Launches $700 Million Initiative to Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

International Finance Corporation Launches $700 Million Initiative to Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

International Finance Corporation Launches $700 Million Initiative to Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

Nigeria and Niger Coordinate Cross-Border Vaccination Efforts to Combat Disease Spread

Nigeria and Niger Coordinate Cross-Border Vaccination Efforts to Combat Disease Spread

Nigeria and Niger are enhancing their cross-border collaboration to improve vaccination coverage and disease surveillance, particularly in communities along their shared border. This initiative addresses the challenges posed by frequent movement of people for trade, farming, and pastoral activities, which can interrupt routine vaccinations and facilitate the spread of diseases. Health authorities from both countries recently held the third-quarter International Border Surveillance and Routine Immunization Synchronization Meeting in Katsina State, Nigeria. During this meeting, they agreed on coordinated measures to reach unvaccinated children, provide missed doses, detect disease threats early, and strengthen outbreak responses in mobile and hard-to-reach populations. This collaboration has already supported joint outbreak responses, including reactive vaccination following a cholera outbreak in Madaroufa, Maradi Region, coordinated with Jibia Local Government Area in Katsina State.

Nigeria Strengthens Border Management with Technology and Cross-Border Cooperation

Nigeria Strengthens Border Management with Technology and Cross-Border Cooperation

Nigeria is enhancing its border management strategies by deploying drones and satellite imagery to monitor difficult terrains and improve territorial oversight. This initiative, led by the National Boundary Commission (NBC) Director-General Adamu Adaji, aims to balance the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement with national security concerns. The government is focusing on better profiling and documentation of individuals crossing its borders to prevent criminal activities such as terrorism, kidnapping, and arms smuggling. Adaji emphasized that while free movement is permitted, authorities must know the identity and reasons of travelers. The NBC is also promoting a Cross-Border Cooperation Platform to foster information sharing and intelligence exchange with neighboring countries, recognizing that effective border management requires strong coordination among agencies and with international partners. Local committees have been established to encourage cooperation between states and communities along internationa...

African Union's Bid for UN Security Council Seat Faces Geopolitical Challenges

African Union's Bid for UN Security Council Seat Faces Geopolitical Challenges

The push for a permanent African seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is gaining momentum, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and global leaders advocating for it. Proponents argue that the UNSC, established in 1945, cannot effectively address 21st-century global issues without permanent representation from a continent with 1.5 billion people. However, the practical implementation of this proposal faces significant geopolitical hurdles. Unlike existing permanent members (P5) such as the United States, Russia, or China, which operate with unified foreign and internal policies, Africa is not a single political entity. The continent comprises 54 distinct sovereign nations with vastly divergent national interests, economic realities, colonial legacies, and ideological alliances. Critics argue that a single African representative cannot realistically represent the wills of both democratic and autocratic regimes simultaneously, potentially leading to diluted stances or alienating numerous A...

Nigerian Correctional Service Reports Two Inmate Deaths from Cholera Outbreak in Kano Prison

Nigerian Correctional Service Reports Two Inmate Deaths from Cholera Outbreak in Kano Prison

Two inmates have died following a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the outbreak through laboratory tests on September 23, conducted by its medical team and Kano State public health authorities. The initial detection of the outbreak occurred on September 17 when an inmate began exhibiting symptoms of vomiting and stooling. This inmate was immediately admitted and treated at the facility's medical center, and emergency medical protocols were subsequently activated. One of the fatalities occurred within the custodial center, while the other was recorded at the Kano State Infectious Diseases Hospital. The NCoS has stated that coordinated interventions have brought the outbreak under control, and no further deaths have been reported since the diagnosis. Additional preventive measures have been implemented in collaboration with the Kano State Government to mitigate the risk of future outbreaks.