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Nigeria demands permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for significant reforms to global institutions. A primary demand is the reconstitution of the UN Security Council to include at least two permanent seats for Africa, equipped with veto powers, alongside five non-permanent seats. Shettima argued that the current power structure, established in 1945, no longer reflects contemporary geopolitical realities.
On the economic front, Shettima addressed the Nigerian diaspora, urging them to invest in the nation's economic renewal. He highlighted recent progress, including foreign reserves expanding to over 55 billion dollars and a 4.45 percent economic growth rate in the last quarter. He also noted that the Nigeria Education Loan Fund has disbursed 125 billion naira to over 1.29 million students.
Additionally, the Vice President raised concerns regarding international debt servicing, stating that high costs are hindering developing nations from investing in critical sectors like healthcare and education. He advocated for reforms in the international financial architecture to improve access to concessional financing and sustainable development resources.
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African Union · Antonio Guterres · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Kashim Shettima · Nigeria · United Nations
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Nigeria's foreign reserves have expanded to over 55 billion dollars. silverbirdtv.com · phenomenal.com.ng · www.thisdaylive.com
- [DISPUTED] Nigeria demands at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, including veto powers. nannews.ng · olorisupergal.com · www.premiumtimesng.com · bizwatchnigeria.ng · dmarketforces.com · +1 more
- [DISPUTED] Nigeria is calling for five non-permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council. nannews.ng · olorisupergal.com · www.premiumtimesng.com · bizwatchnigeria.ng · dmarketforces.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nigeria's economy grew by 4.45 percent in the last quarter. silverbirdtv.com · phenomenal.com.ng · www.thisdaylive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nigeria has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2060. olorisupergal.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nigeria Education Loan Fund has disbursed 125 billion naira to over 1.29 million students. silverbirdtv.com · phenomenal.com.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy debt servicing is limiting the ability of developing countries, including Nigeria, to invest in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. www.nigerianeye.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered President Bola Tinubu's national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly. ait.live · silverbirdtv.com · gwg.ng · phenomenal.com.ng · tgnews.com.ng · +8 more