Several topics are being discussed in this issue. This issue is dedicated to the reforms in the United Nations, the challenges that they face and the reasons given for a permanent seat for Nigeria on the Council. The main headings are as follows: The UN Reforms: A colloquium at NIIA, the UN Reforms, challenges before the UN. Presentations at the colloquium. The Reform of the Security council. Why Nigeria deserves a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.