Cholera outbreak: FG to construct modern toilets in FCT — minister
The Federal Government says it will soon commence the construction of a modern toilet with borehole and solar powered pump, as part of efforts to […]
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UNICEF welcomes release of Tegina abducted students
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), on Saturday, said it was relieved that the 91 abducted students of Salihu Tanko Islamiya School Tegina, […]
FG takes stock of achievements in education sector
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has taken stock of its achievements in the education sector in the last six years, scoring itself high, even […]
Cholera outbreak kills 30 in Jigawa
A cholera outbreak in Jigawa has killed at least 30 people with more than 2,000 hospitalised in the past two months in the state. Dr […]
Open defecation: Obaseki launches ” Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet” campaign in Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, in Benin, launched the “Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet” campaign in Edo, in a bid to end […]
Over 17,000 babies born in 18 Borno IDP camps since 2019 – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that 17,053 babies were given birth to by Internally Displaced Persons in 18 locations in Borno state […]
UNICEF hands over girl child education funding to Zamfara govt
The United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has officially handed over the programme of funding and management of Girl Child Education to the Zamfara […]
Traditional birth attendant advocates end to Female Genital Mutilation
A Traditional Birth Attendant in Calabar, Mrs Ekaete Udoffia, has called for unconditional end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), practiced in many communities in the country. […]
Emir promises to sustain UNICEF programmes in Daura
Alhaji Farouk Umar-Farouk, Emir of Daura, Katsina State, has promised to continue to sustain UNICEF-sponsored programmes in his domain. The emir made the pledge on […]
Buhari signs bond to end violence against children
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja, signed a commitment to end all forms of violence and harmful practices against Nigerian children. Buhari made this […]
CAN moves to end FGM in 21 Imo communities
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Njaba Local Government Area chapter in Imo, has pledged to work to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the […]
Children’s Day: FCTA reiterates commitment to protection, welfare of children
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to the protection and general welfare of children in the territory. Aliyu […]
FG working to reduce number of out-of-school children — Echono
Mr Sony Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, has reaffirmed the Federal Government commitment to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Echono […]
170 children in DRC feared missing after volcanic eruption – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday that hundreds of children and families in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) district of Goma were […]
Kaduna Govt. considers smart investment to address malnutrition – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government on Friday says it is considering smart investment in the nutrition sector to address malnutrition in the state. Mrs Thomas Gyang, […]
UNICEF, Niger Govt. call for promotion of reading culture
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) in collaboration with Niger state Ministry of Education on Thursday called on Nigerians to promote reading culture in the […]
Sanwo-Olu’s wife calls for prompt approval of Lagos Nutrition Policies
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for prompt approval and implementation of the state’s Policy on Food and Nutrition, and the […]
More than 100 million more children fail basic reading skills because of COVID-19
A new study, released on Friday by the UN cultural agency, has revealed that more than 100 million more children, than expected, are falling behind the minimum […]
COVID-19 lockdowns threatens mental health of 332m children — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns that stay-at-home policies are threatening the mental health of 332 million children worldwide. In a report released on […]
Bauchi Govt, dev. partners renovate 325 PHCs
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, says the state government and development partners have renovated 325 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the […]
UNICEF to provide psychosocial support to released Jangebe schoolgirls
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will provide psychosocial support to the released Jangebe schoolgirls and their families. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins, stated […]
COVID-19: Nigeria to take delivery of 3.92 doses of Astrazeneca vaccine
Nigeria has been scheduled to take delivery of 3.92 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This was made known in a joint statement by the […]
UNICEF partners Zamfara on social protection for vulnerable people
The Sokoto field office of UNICEF will partner Zamfara Government to strengthen social protection among the most vulnerable people in the state. UNICEF’s Social Policy […]
NOA, UNICEF embark on community sensitisation on COVID-19 in Niger
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has embarked on community sensitisation on how to prevent the […]
COVID-19: UNICEF decries unending school closures
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the continued closure of schools in “too many countries” on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a […]