How Nigeria contributes highest number of child pneumonia globally – UNICEF
As the World marks the Pneumonia Day on Tuesday, a new analysis by the UNICEF says Nigeria contributes the highest number of global pneumonia deaths. […]
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Nigeria targets polio certification by 2020 – NEC
National Economic Council (NEC) says Nigeria is making conscious efforts toward achieving polio certification by the year 2020. The information was conveyed by Gov. Willie […]
Philippines reports 3rd confirmed case of polio
The Philippines on Monday reported the third confirmed case of polio in the country, more than a month after the re-emergence of the highly contagious […]
49% children under five not growing well in Nigeria – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), says 49 per cent of children under the age of five in the country do not grow well as […]
Army custody: UNICEF secures release of 23 boys, 2 girls with ties to illegal armed groups
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday that it had secured the release of 23 boys and two girls from the Nigerian Army […]
UNICEF provides N8bn support to Adamawa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided cash support worth N8 billion to Adamawa through Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) from 2014 to date. […]
34,000 children face acute malnutrition in Taraba—UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said that over 34,000 children in Taraba faced severe acute malnutrition, if serious measures were not taken immediately […]
Polio: Sokoto plans total fight, as NPHCDA urges states to end scourge by Q1 2020
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor Sokoto State government has mobilized stakeholders for the September round of polio immunisation across 10 local government areas. The Executive Secretary […]
UNDP first Resident Representative to Nigeria assumes duty
#TrackNigeria Mr Mohammed Yahaya, First Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday presented his credentials to the Nigerian Government as he official […]
HIV/AIDS: Borno agency screens 1.7m persons in 3 years
#TrackNigeria: The Borno State Agency for Control of AIDS and Malaria (BOSACAM) says it has conducted HIV screening for over 1.7 million persons in the […]
Basic Education: UNICEF pledges to support Kano state Govt.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to support the Kano State government, to enable every child acquire basic education in the state. Dr […]
UNICEF declares 6 Cross River LGs ODF
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has declaredsix out of 18 local government areas of Cross River Open Defecation Free (ODF). Mr Bioye Ogunjobi, the UNICEF Water, Sanitation and […]
Nigeria ranks second in open defecation – UNICEF
Nigeria has been ranked second among countries practicing open defecation globally, says the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Dr Geoffrey Njoku, Communication Specialist, UNICEF made […]
UNICEF supports treatment of 700,000 malnourished children
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday in Abuja says it supported 700,000 malnourished childrenin the country with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) as at December 2018. […]
Jigawa Govt., UNICEF provide 2,000 toilet squat pans to council
The Jigawa Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has provided 2,000 plastic toilet squat pans, satopans, to Birniwa Local Government Area of the state, as part […]
Kuje council flags off maternal, new child health week
The Primary Health Care, (PHC) Kuje Area council, FCT, on Monday flagged off free Maternal and New Child Health Week aimed at addressing health challenges in the […]
UNICEF condemns use of teenage girls as suicide bombers in Borno
#TrackNigeria: UNICEF has condemned the use of children as suicide bombers in Mandarari community in Borno. The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in its […]
Foundations call for recognition of Orphans Day
By Gami Tadanyigbe The Ubba-Harris Reach Out Foundation in collaboration with Nike Adekunle Child Foundation has called for the recognition of International Orphans Day Celebration […]
UNICEF pledges to support Kano Govt. to reduce out-of-school children
Ms Euphrates Wose, UNICEF Chief of Education Programme in Nigeria, has pledged to support Kano State Government to check the increasing number of out-of-school children […]
Children’s Day: UNICEF inaugurates campaign “For every child, every right”
In commemoration of the Nigerian Children’s Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has inaugurated a campaign tagged: “For every child, every right’’. Mr Peter […]
[email protected]: UNICEF challenge families on implementation of Child Rights Act
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has challenged parents on their responsibilities of proper upbringing of children in order to reduce rate of child rights […]
Local militia releases 894 children in Maiduguri – UNICEF
#TrackNigeria: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday said that no fewer than 894 children, including 106 girls, have been released from the ranks […]
Nigerian militia frees nearly 900 children used in war on Boko Haram: UNICEF
A regional militia allied with Nigerian government forces freed on Friday almost 900 children it had used in the war against Islamist Boko Haram insurgents, […]
Nigeria accounts for 4m under, un-vaccinated children globally – UNICEF
The United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria accounts for no fewer than four million un-vaccinated and under-vaccinated children globally. Dr Ibrahim Ali-Mohammed, […]
Northern Nigeria needs 58,121 teachers for increased girl-child education – UNICEF
The United Nations Children and Education Fund (UNICEF) says 58,121 female teachers are required to close the gender parity gap in rural schools in northern […]