NOA, UNICEF inaugurate community dialogue to reform almajiri system in Kaduna
By Philip Yatai The National Orientation Agency in collaboration with the UNICEF has inaugurated a media and community dialogue to reform the almajiri system and […]
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Millions more in Horn of Africa without reliable water access – UNICEF
The number of people without reliable access to clean water has risen dramatically in the Horn of Africa, according to the UN’s children’s agency UNICEF, […]
UNICEF, Katsina State provide learning opportunity to over 20,000 Out- of School children
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Katsina State Government, UNICEF and partners today launched a cash transfer programme which will provide learning opportunities for over 20,000 out-of-school children […]
Malnutrition: Zazzau Emir, UNICEF collaborate to tame malnutrition in Kaduna
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration withthe National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kaduna State obtained the commitment of Zazzau EmirateCouncil to tame malnutrition in […]
Good nutrition beneficial, achievable for all Nigerians- UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says good nutrition is beneficial to and achievable for all Nigerians. Nkeiruka Enwelum, Nutrition Officer, UNICEF, made the assertion […]
Nigeria must invest heavily on teachers to achieve SDGs 2030 — UNICEF
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated the need for more investment in teachers, both in time and financial resources, to […]
UNICEF urges states to commit more resources to welfare of children, women
By Polycarp Auta The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised state governments to commit more resources toward improving the welfareof children and women. Dr Tushar […]
1.9m conflict-affected children have no access to basic education in Adamawa, others- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya European Union and United Nations Children’s Fund, have said children in north-east Nigeria are among the most conflict-affected and educationally disadvantaged in […]
418m people lack access to safe drinking water in Africa — UNICEF/WHO report
A joint special report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) saysabout 418 million people lack basic level of drinking water […]
SDGs’ targets on water, sanitation in Africa requires accelerate progress- UNICEF/WHO report
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund and World Health organization,WHO’s report said achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,SDG, targets on water, sanitation and hygiene in […]
KDSG partners with UNICEF to mitigate natural disasters
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), says it will partner with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on strategies to mitigate natural disasters. Muhammed […]
UNICEF lauds Kaduna State Govt for registering 680,888 vulnerable households
By Philip Yatai UNICEF has lauded the Kaduna Government for capturing 680, 888 poor and vulnerable households into the State Social Register. Dr Wilfred Mamah, […]
UNICEF, EU to support protection services for 41,389 children in Nigeria
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund,UNICEF, and European Union have reiterated commitment to improve child access to justice and support the provision of child […]
Hostilities in Ukraine pose threat to 7.5m children- UNICEF
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is deeply concerned that intensifying hostilities in Ukraine pose an immediate threat to the lives and wellbeing of the […]
NOA, UNICEF give psycho-social support to kidnap survivors in Kaduna
By Aisha Gambo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), together with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), is offering psycho-social support, trauma counselling and healing […]
UNICEF alerts over high rate of FGM among Nigerian girls
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya UNICEF has warned that female genital mutilation is on the rise among Nigerian girls aged 0-14. Rates have risen from 16.9 per […]
UNICEF welcomes release of 4 girls abducted in Borno
he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the released of four of the 22 women recently abducted by insurgents in Chibok Local Government Area […]
International Day of Education: UNICEF commends FG on increase in education budget
As Nigerian join the rest to commemorate the 2022 International Day of Education, the UN Children Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Federal Government’s declaration to […]
UNICEF urges Zamfara Govt. on domestication of Child Rights Act
The United Nations International Children Emergency Funds (UNICEF), has called on Zamfara Government to domesticate the Child Rights Act to ensure safety and protection of […]
UNICEF unveils system to support efficient teaching workforce in 6 states
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) to enhance the management of the teaching workforce and collection of […]
UNICEF congratulates Jigawa State for domesticating Child Rights into law
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Joining the league of States that have domesticated Child Rights in Nigeria, the Jigawa State has been lauded for signing Child Protection […]
FG, UNICEF, others launch action plan to tackle malnutrition
The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), on Thursday in Abuja, launched a […]
UNICEF, Imo govt synergise to implement FGM elimination action plans
Imo Government, in collaboration with the UN Children’s Fund, has pledged to implement the action plan for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in […]
About 300,000 children infected with HIV globally in 2020- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF’s report has said that no fewer than 300,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2020, or […]
74.6% of Gombe State residents poor, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 74.6 per cent of residents of Gombe State are poor.Mr Yusuf Auta, the Social Protection Specialist, UNICEF Bauchi […]