Tag: UNICEF
UNICEF staff association donates equipment to Kano health centre
The staff of UNICEF Kano Field Office made contributions from their private pockets to purchase these equipments being donated today,…
UNICEF laments frequency of abductions in Nigerian schools
“Every child deserves to grow up in an environment of peace, away from the looming shadows of threats and insecurity.…
Adolescent girls at high risk of sexual violence – UNICEF
According to Rane, one in seven girls in developing countries is married before reaching the age of 15.
One-third of school children in Kano lack literacy, numeracy skills- UNICEF
Kano, among other states in the North-West has the highest number of out-of-school children.
UNICEF sends important message to govts of North East
“We must make a sizable and sustainable investment in teachers’ recruitment and training; school and security, including fortification of schools…
Nigeria has 10% of 1 billion children affected by climate change globally- UNICEF
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lamented the negative impacts of climate change on over one…
1 million children out of school in Kano: UNICEF
Munduate said Nigeria needed to redouble efforts in addressing the critical issue of out-of-school children and improve investments in the…
UNICEF constructs pharma grade warehouse in Kano
The Director-General of Kano DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, explained that the Federal Ministry of Health wants every state of the…
Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Kano govt. to approve 6 months leave for nursing mothers
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, urged Kano state government to extend paid maternity leave…
UNICEF makes case for children, women on criminal justice law
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Kano Field Office of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), has advanced strong case for children…
Immunisation: Nigeria has 100 LGAs with Zero-Dose children – UNICEF
The UNICEF chief said “zero-dose children remain vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases, along with un/under-immunised or “missed dose” children, which refers…
600,000 children yet to be immunized against killer diseases in three Northwest States – UNICEF
According to Farah, "in the three states of the Northwest of Nigeria: Kano, Katsina and Jigawa, there are over 600,000…
1.5m children at risk of devastating floods – UNICEF
A statement by the UNICEF on Friday in Abuja, said the floods, which affected 34 out of the 36 states…
UNICEF names Ugandan climate activist Nakate goodwill ambassador
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said she hopes Nakate's appointment "will help ensure that the voices of children and young…
UNICEF extends e-learning intervention to 400 schools in Kebbi
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said it would upscale e-learning in 400 schools in nine Local…
UNICEF awards $170m malaria vaccine contract to GSK
UNICEF in a statement issued from New York on Tuesday said the landmark award would lead to 18 million doses…
UNICEF, TRCN to end corporal punishment in schools
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, who congratulated UNICEF and TRCN for the initiative, said the action plan would…
Kaduna govt. registers 680,888 poor households
Dr Wilfred Mamah, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Kaduna office commended the Kaduna government for capturing these households in the register.
WHO, UNICEF accuse firms of unethical marketing of baby milk formula
According to the study, there are misleading and scientifically unsubstantiated messages used to convince mothers to give babies formula instead…
UNICEF welcomes release of 4 girls abducted in Borno
UNICEF is very relieved for the released girls and their families. After their harrowing experience, it is good news that…
UNICEF lauds Zulum for signing Child Protection Law
Mr Peter Hawkins, the UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, said the development is a victory for the children of Borno.
Benue IDPs seek UNICEF, govt help to return home
“We need to return to our farming activities; commodity prices have gone up, yet we are here living at the…
Only 25% have access to sanitation in Northwest Nigeria – UNICEF
Mr. Maulid Warfa, the UNICEF Chief Field Officer, Kano, and Sokoto States, said only 25 percent of those living in…
UNICEF, Jumia partner to help Giga connect schools in Africa to the Internet
UNICEF and African e-commerce platform Jumia have announced a partnership in support of Giga’s work to connect every school to…
UNICEF director Henrietta Fore quits
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted the resignation of UN Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Henrietta Fore as Executive Director.
G7 hailed for plan to share 870m doses of COVID-19 vaccine
World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and COVAX partners on Sunday applauded G7 nations’ commitment to sharing 870 million doses of…
UNICEF urges Nigerians to take second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged those who received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca vaccine, to…
UNICEF condemns Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
The United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the attack on Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata-Mafara Local…
Libya, UNICEF to further cooperate in youth support
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Libya’s General Authority of Youth and Sports have agreed to further cooperate in…
Team MUDA from Borno wins global innovation contest, says UNICEF
Team MUDA providing basic education classes for vulnerable children in Borno state, has won the $15,000 Education Category prize of…