Tag: UNICEF
Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa tasked over increased malaria cases
UNCEF has tasked Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries on the increasing cases of malaria in these countries.
Children education: UNICEF calls for continued int’l support in Syria
In spite of massive international funding over the past seven years, millions of children and youth in Syria still face…
UNICEF urges Nigerian Govt to prioritise access to safe water
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the “2018 World Water Day, the UN Children’s Fund has…
UNICEF commends Nigerian Govt over return of abducted Dapchi girls
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has commended Federal Government efforts at the return of 105 abducted Dapchi school girls…
UNICEF constructs 338 boreholes, 40 VIP toilets in Plateau
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it has constructed 338 boreholes in various communities in Shendam and Riyom Local…
UNICEF calls on Nigerian Govt to provide quality potable water
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to provide more quality potable water to…
Syria War: UNICEF says 1.5m suffered permanent physical, psychological injuries
UNICEF says no fewer than 1.5 million people have suffered permanent physical or psychological injuries in Syria’s seven-year war.
Child abuse: UNICEF seeks Buhari’s support over eradication
The United Nations Children’s Educational Fund (UNICEF) has appealed to Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the president, to partner with…
UNICEF claims 12m girls become child brides yearly
An estimated 12 million girls under 18 are getting married every year globally, according to new data from UNICEF released…
19m babies at risk of brain damage annually due to lack of iodine – UNICEF
Nearly 19 million babies born globally every year are at risk of permanent yet preventable brain damage and reduced cognitive…
Exclusive Breastfeeding Will Prevent Malnutrition- UNICEF
A nutritionist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, on Wednesday advised nursing mothers against giving water to their babies during the first six…
High infant mortality due to poor economy – Experts
Dr Adegoke Adeyemo, Chairman, Oyo State Hospital Management Board, says poor economic and health situations are responsible for UNICEF’s high…
Nigerian journalists tasked on child rights, protection
Mr Onche Odeh, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Communication Specialist, on Thursday called on Nigerian journalists to lend their voices…
Kaduna Govt., UNICEF partner to fight malnutrition
To fight malnutrition, the Kaduna Emergency Nutrition Action Plan (KADENAP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Thursday inaugurated…
UNICEF launches $3.6bn emergency appeal fund for Nigeria, others
UNICEF has launched a 3.6 billion dollars emergency appeal for 48 million children in Nigeria and 50 other countries.