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In a country where religion is deeply woven into the fabric of daily life, it is ironic — even heartbreaking — that millions of Nigerian children are out of school. …
Tackle the menace of out-of-school children Read More
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF ) has said only one out of every three babies is exclusively breastfed for up to six months in Nigeria. UNICEF’s Chief of …
Only one in 3 babies receive exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria – UNICEF Read MoreThe Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Friday, called for stronger and more sustainable support systems to promote breastfeeding nationwide as the global community marked World …
FG, UNICEF urge support systems for breastfeeding mothers Read MoreThe cholera pandemic in Niger state has spread to 16 local government areas while no fewer than 409 people have been infested by the disease. The Commissioner for Primary Health …
Unease as cholera spreads to 16 LGs, infests 409 in Niger Read More
The Gombe state government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Wednesday, launched a high-level media dialogue to accelerate the adoption of a Feacal Sludge Management (FSM) strategy …
Gombe, UNICEF intensify media advocacy to end open defecation Read MoreThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) officially launched Phase II of the Joint Resilience and Social Cohesion (Peace) project in Yobe state, aiming …
UNICEF, WFP launch peace project in North-east Read More
Jigawa state government says it has put in place strategies, alongside partners to tackle child malnutrition through budgetary proposals, timely release and utilisation of funds as BAYO MUHAMMAD ALABIRA takes …
Taking another look at child nutrition, sundry issues in Jigawa state Read MoreThe United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) delivered critical aid to nearly 600,000 severely malnourished children in Northeast Nigeria while also vaccinating 1.2 million children with the pentavalent vaccine and …
UNICEF provides lifesaving aid to 600,000 malnourished children in North-east Read More
The Kebbi state government has embarked on the rehabilitation and conversion of boreholes from electricity to solar power to ease water supply. The state has been experiencing unstable power supply …
Kebbi converts boreholes from electricity to solar power Read MoreThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved funding for maternal and child health care. The experts who came together to discuss …
UNICEF, stakeholders urge improved funding for maternal, child care Read More
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved funding for maternal and child health care. The experts who came together to discuss …
UNICEF, stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care Read MoreThe Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) Wednesday expressed concern that the Almajiri system has deteriorated into an alarming cycle of child neglect and exploitation. Programme Communications …
Almajiri system deteriorating into alarming cycle of child neglect – CHRICED Read MoreUNICEF interventions have been described as one the major reasons for successes being recorded in immunization in Ebonyi state. This State Immunization Office (SIO), Mr. Solomon Elom, disclosed this to …
UNICEF intervention in Ebonyi success story – SIO Read MoreThere are estimated 400,000 children, aged one year and above, that have not received any form of vaccine across North-east states. This was stated Tuesday by the United Nations …
400,000 children never received any vaccine in North-east – UNICEF Read More
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said vaccine is one of the greatest achievement in humanity. This was as the Chief of field office, UNICEF Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chiluwe, emphasized …
Vaccine one of greatest human achievement – UNICEF Read MoreChief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, weekend, raised the alarm over the growing number of children yet to receive vital immunisation in Gombe state. Speaking during the …
Immunisation: UNICEF raises the alarm over unreached children in Gombe Read More
The European Region has reported its highest number of measles cases in over 25 years, with 127,350 cases in 2024. This is double the number of reported cases in 2023 …
Measles cases in Europe reach 25 years High, UNICEF, WHO warn Read More
Following the successful conclusion and gaps noticed in the implementation of acceleration sanitation and water for all (ASWA11) project in Adamawa state, the United Nation Children Fund ( UNICEF) with …
UNICEF, Netherland launch special water project in Adamawa Read MoreThe United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) has handed over 4,290 cartons of Small Quantity Lipid Based Supplements (SQLNS) procured through joint efforts and child nutrition fund to Adamawa state government …
UNICEF hands over food supplements for 85,000 malnourished children to Adamawa Read More
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their commitment to work together with countries and communities to end the harmful practice of …
UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO commit to end female genital mutilation Read More
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s determination to improve on the healthcare of citizens, especially women and children. He made the commitment during an award ceremony …
Bauchi reaffirms collaboration with UNICEF on improved healthcare Read MoreThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with Lagos state government has trained 65 journalists, including Blueprint reporter on e-birth registration and awareness drive. The chief head of UNICEF field …
UNICEF trains 65 journalists on e-birth registration, awareness Read More
The Yobe state government in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund(UNICEF) Thursday flagged off the 2024-2025 education enrollment drive campaign in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. Speaking at …
Yobe, UNICEF begin 2024-2025 enrolment drive campaign in Damaturu Read More
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with the Kwara state government Tuesday flagged off the introduction of free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer …
UNICEF declares cervical cancer vaccine safe Read More
Over ten thousand rural women in Gassol LG of Taraba state Sunday lauded Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (Gavi), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for introducing Mama-to …
Taraba: 10, 000 rural women laud Gavi, UNICEF mama to mama initiative Read More