Archives Tag: United Nations

BUSINESS Economy Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

  Every year, the world marks June 27 as its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Day. It was introduced by the United Nations In 2017 when it resolved to recognize MSMEs for powering the global economy. Small businesses are important.  They employ up to 70% of the global workforce and contribute half its GDP. Nine out … Continue reading Micro, Small, And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2020

By ikenna-nwachukwu

International

April 19, 2022

  In every sixty seconds, 20 people around the globe abandon whatever they are doing to escape war, persecution, or terror. Presently, the world is experiencing the highest level of displacement on record. In 2018, an unprecedented 70.8 million people around the world were forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. Among … Continue reading June 20th: World Refugee Day

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

The 8th of March of every year has been observed as International Women’s Day since 1977, when it was declared by the United Nations. However, Nigeria’s number one online information portal, Connect Nigeria, celebrated this year’s International Women’s Day on the 9th of March, 2020. Read more about other International Days Women should be celebrated … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Celebrates International Women’s Day

By chidozie-ahaneku

International

April 19, 2022

In the midst of indications that the world is gradually moving away from long-held beliefs about the suppression of women, it became necessary to set aside one other day during the year for women across the world. The world is increasingly aware of the effect of ruthless patriarchy as regards human existence. From the days … Continue reading The Significance Of An International Women’s Day

By adedoyin

International

April 19, 2022

Discrimination continues to undermine efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world and causes pain and suffering for many. Discrimination has many forms, from racial or religious discrimination to discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation or age, and to bullying at school or at work. The First day of March is a day to … Continue reading 1st March: International Zero Discrimination Day

By jeremiah

International

April 19, 2022

Languages are undoubtedly the most powerful tool for communication among humans globally. Whether English, French, German, Nigerian languages (Igbo, Hausa, or even Yoruba), the need to preserve language is extremely important as it is a very significant symbol in any cultural or ethnic organization or group. Despite the complexities associated with languages especially as regards … Continue reading Today Is International Mother Language Day

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

Having a world where there is an equal playing round for all, mindless of gender, background, race, status or even financial capacity is not a bad idea. It is a pity that presently we see cases of rape globally with offenders in some cases going unpunished, racism in both developed and underdeveloped countries, abuse of … Continue reading Today Is World Day Of Social Justice

By ugo-chinedu

International

April 19, 2022

The role of education in the growth and development of any nation cannot be underestimated. Education which commonly entails the acquisition of knowledge through teaching and learning, has come to be accepted all over the globe. Any nation that wants a bright future must educate its people. Little wonder advanced and developed countries of the … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Education

By ugo-chinedu

Press Release

April 19, 2022

Africa is in a frantic race to end poverty and ensure that her people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030 via the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Nigeria, like most African countries, is tasked to fast-track progress in achieving a socio economic and environmentally sustainable future for her close to two hundred million citizens with an increasing population living … Continue reading 2020 Vision: The Connect Nigeria Business Fair To Hold 6th & 7th March 2020

By guestwriter

Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Abagun was born in Lagos, she had her secondary education at Queens’ College, Lagos. In 2008, she graduated from Queens’ College Lagos, bagging the “Outstanding Service to College Life Award” for her strong leadership as the Deputy Head-Girl of the College. Shortly after, she proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where she obtained a Bachelor of … Continue reading Everyday Heroes – Olaoluwa Abagun

By jeremiah

International

April 19, 2022

“Corruption begets more corruption, and fosters a corrosive culture of impunity. The United Nations Convention against Corruption is among our primary tools for advancing the fight. Sustainable Development Goal 16 and its targets also offer a template for action.”  — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres The global campaign “Corruption: An impediment to the Sustainable Development Goals” … Continue reading International Anti-Corruption Day

By jeremiah

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

It is no news at all that the dexterous Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has distinguished herself as a writer. Her works range from novels, to short stories, to nonfiction, but each one has contributed to establishing Chimamanda as one of the greatest writers of our time. Chinua Achebe gave high but appropriate praise when he said … Continue reading Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Receives United Nations Foundation Global Leadership Award

By tochi-onwubiko

International

April 19, 2022

Road traffic crashes are a major cause of death among all age groups and the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years. The risk of dying in a road traffic crash is more than 3 times higher in low-income countries than in high-income countries. The World Day of Remembrance for … Continue reading World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Road Traffic

By jeremiah

International

April 19, 2022

It is no hidden fact that poverty is a great threat to the national growth and development of countries across the globe. One might not be out of place to express shock at the fact that in a world characterized by technological advancement, and unprecedented economic growth, people still live in extreme poverty. Needless to … Continue reading International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty

By ugo-chinedu

Food International

April 19, 2022

World Food Day is one of the most celebrated events in the United Nation’s calendar. This event holds annually on the 16th of October. This year’s edition is devoted to addressing issues of global hunger. The theme of this year’s event is “Our actions are our future. Healthy diets for a #zerohunger world.” This theme … Continue reading World Food Day – 6 Tips for a Healthier Diet

By udevi-obiamaka-angela