{
  "id": 14868709,
  "title": "EU, UN Push Nigeria to Mobilise More Local Funds as Joint Projects Top $500m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/eu-un-push-nigeria-to-mobilise-more-local-funds-as-joint-projects-top",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T04:02:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/16/eu-un-push-nigeria-to-mobilise-more-local-funds-as-joint-projects-top-500m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) have urged the Nigerian government to increase the utilization of domestic resources to address development and humanitarian funding gaps. Both international bodies emphasized that international aid must be paired with stronger national ownership and more efficient project execution. The EU announced that its partnership with the UN supports projects worth over $400 million annually in Nigeria, involving around 32 EU-funded projects valued at over $500 million. These projects are implemented in collaboration with 16 UN agencies. The meeting aimed to not only renew the partnership but also identify gaps in implementation, improve coordination, and ensure that assistance translated into tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, highlighted the need for increased domestic financing and government involvement in addressing development gaps and humanitarian assistance needs. The EU-UN partnership combines European financial contributions with the UN's technical expertise and ground presence, while also engaging Nigerian authorities at federal and state levels. This collaboration is crucial as the international landscape evolves, and multilateral institutions face questions about their capacity to sustain cooperation, development assistance, and humanitarian support. The EU and UN remain committed to multilateralism and collective action, with periodic reviews to address challenges and enhance the delivery of joint programmes. The project portfolio includes approximately 32 projects valued at over $500 million, involving 16 UN agencies, with Nigerian authorities participating in the broader partnership. The partnerships' objectives are to ensure that resources committed to Nigeria translate into effective interventions and measurable benefits for citizens. The EU's investment priorities in Nigeria include sectors essential for sustainable development, such as education, governance, democracy, human rights, security, and economic opportunities. The EU aims to support these areas by improving institutions and creating an environment where communities can benefit from development.",
  "summary": "Michael Olugbode in Abuja The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) have called on the Nigerian government to mobilise more domestic resources to bridge the country’s development and",
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}