UNICEF tracks 544,951 out of schools children in Adamawa
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) says it tracked about 544,951 out of school children in Adamawa in 2019. Mr Bhanu Pathak, UNICEF Chief […]
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UNICEF urges FG to reverse prison sentence on 13-year-old boy
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal Government to reverse the sentencing of a 13-year-old boy, Omar Farouq, to 10 years’ imprisonment […]
Kebbi, Katsina NAWOJ task UNICEF, WHO, govts on exclusive breastfeeding
The Kebbi and Katsina chapters of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), have called on the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children […]
UNICEF, Patoranking re-release Bob Marley’s “One Love”
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with Patoranking, a popular Nigerian musician and some other artistes, on Friday re-released the late Bob Marley’s […]
How Nigeria fought, won Wild Polio Virus war – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated fellow citizens on the joyous and historic occasion as Nigeria becomes Wild Polio Virus Free. Buhari also appreciated all partners, […]
We’ve committed over $10m to polio eradication in Nigeria – Foundation
The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation says it has committed $10 million financial interventions, with matching grants from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, towards the eradication […]
WHO, Rotary International congratulate Nigeria on Polio-free status
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has congratulated Nigeria for the Wild polio-free status accepted by Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication (ARCC). ARCC had […]
Nigerians still at risk of wild polio virus – Agency
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday said Nigeria was still at risk of Polio epidemic as Nigeria await to be formally […]
UNICEF appoints Cobhams Asuquo national ambassador
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed the internationally acclaimed and award-winning Nigerian musician, producer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo, as its National Ambassador. UNICEF […]
UNICEF loses Head of Communications, Kano field Office
Malam Rabiu Musa, Head of Communications in the Kano Field Office of UNICEF, is dead. His son, Musa Rabiu, who comfirmed the death to the […]
COVID-19: WHO, UNICEF partner through Solidarity Response Fund
The World Health Organisation (WHO), is working with UNICEF on Coronavirus (COVID-19), response through the historic COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund powered by the United Nations […]
FG seeks UNICEF expertise on humanitarian interventions
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has expressed the Ministry’s interest to partner with the […]
Coronavirus: Seek Information only from trusted sources, UNICEF urges Nigerians
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerians to always source for relevant information on preventive measures about coronavirus from reputable health agencies and […]
UNICEF hails Kaduna efforts in addressing plight of the poor
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Kaduna State Government for efforts to develop a social protection policy that would address the plight […]
UNICEF, EU provides lifesaving services to 875,363 children in Kebbi
UNICEF on Thursday said about 875,363 children in Kebbi benefited from the UNICEF-EU high impact lifesaving health and nutrition services for children under five years […]
2m children will die of pneumonia in Nigeria unless… UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says on Wednesday that two million children will die of pneumonia in Nigeria in the next 10 years unless […]
ODF: UNICEF pledges support to Kano Govt. on 6 targeted LGAs
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed readiness to support Kano State Government to ensure that the six targeted local government areas of the […]
UNICEF: Three-fold rise in attacks against children in war since 2010
There has been a nearly three-fold rise in attacks on children in conflict over the last decade, UNICEF said on Monday. The UN has verified […]
EU, UNICEF treat 12,259 pregnant women, children in Bauchi
The European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have treated 12,259 pregnant women and children below five years of age in Katagum Local […]
ICASA2019: African First Ladies reaffirm commitment to HIV/AIDS
The African First Ladies, at a meeting on Monday in Kigali, reaffirmed their commitment to the leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. They made the […]
UNICEF, Kaduna govt counsel 184,825 youths on HIV in Jema’a
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has counselled 184,825 youths on HIV/AIDS in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) […]
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. […]
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 […]