Tag: UNICEF
Kate Henshaw champions war against female circumcision
Popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has urged women who she described as the “gatekeepers” of the harmful practice to desist…
Malnutrition: Jigawa govt releases RUTF worth N500m to UNICEF
Governor Umar Namadi said the RUTF consignment worth about N500 million was procured under a Matching Fund arrangement between the…
UNICEF supports Kano’s declaration of state of emergency on education
"Rebuilding hope through quality education requires a collective effort from all stakeholders—government, educators, parents, and the community. We must address…
Kate Henshaw monitors immunization in Bauchi, gives verdict
Speaking at a news conference on the sideline of her field trip with UNICEF ‘D’ Field Office in Bauchi, Henshaw…
Polio: Khadijat hails UNICEF for creating vaccination awareness
" I try to explain to the parents on the need to allow their children to get vaccinated, but some…
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…