Tag: UNICEF
UNICEF partners with Katsina to promote learning through play for child development
The event, held at Gamzo Primary School in Mashi LGA, brought together stakeholders who advocated increased use of play as…
Kano targets learning crisis with new 10-year education strategy
“We must also improve access to education and improve the quality of education. The whole idea of developing the strategic…
Nigeria tops global list with 18.3 million out-of-school children – UNICEF
UNICEF says Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina have the highest number of children who are not in school in Nigeria.
UNICEF, Kano govt intensify fight against maternal, child mortality
Dr. Singh said: "In support of the government’s strong commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality, UNICEF will continue to…
Shettima inaugurates ‘GenU Nigeria’ secretariat to empower 20 million youths
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said that programme’s framework aligns with the Renewed Hope Ward…
Social Inclusion: Lagos, UN Seeks Deeper Partnerships to Protect Vulnerable Residents
Mrs. Ojo noted that with an estimated population of over 20 million and rapid urbanisation, Lagos faces growing social and…
Lagos, UNICEF move to deepen Diversion Programme for vulnerable children
She stressed that the adult justice system frequently becomes the first responder to issues that require social rather than punitive…
UNICEF: One in five children worldwide survives on less than $3 a day
Poverty undermines children’s health, development and learning, leading to weaker job prospects, shorter lifespans and higher rates of depression and…
Nigeria lost $10bn to Northeast conflict – UN
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that Nigeria lost an estimated $10 billion over the past decade to…
UNICEF, Kano govt, others target 7.8m children for measles-Rubella, polio vaccination
The routine immunizations will also include hepatitis and HPV vaccines, as well as treatments for neglected tropical diseases such as…
UNICEF, UK FCDO hail Jigawa for tackling malnutrition, climate resilience
Governor Umar Namadi highlighted Jigawa’s vulnerability to climate shocks, particularly perennial flooding that has caused catastrophic damage to infrastructure, livelihoods,…
11 million Nigerian under-5 children experiencing food poverty – UNICEF
UNICEF also declared that in Kano, over 51.9% (one out of two) of children are stunted or are not growing…
Hunger crisis: UNICEF reveals 11 million Nigerian children at risk
According to UNICEF, children in this category are 50 per cent more likely to suffer from wasting, a life-threatening form…
Only 29% of Nigerian babies exclusively breastfed: UNICEF calls for urgent action
Abdelatef called on all sectors of society to move beyond awareness campaigns toward meaningful actions that ensure every Nigerian child…
Cholera still seriously ravaging Nigeria – UNICEF
“We are in a race against time, working hand in hand with the authorities to deliver essential healthcare, safe water…