German Doctor Faces Trial Over Alleged Abuse of 70 Children
A 46-year-old paediatrician in eastern Germany has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing more than 70 children over a period spanning more than…
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Child Protection
Lagos Approves 101 Private Schools, Warns on Child Abuse
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has granted provisional approval to 101 private schools, warning proprietors that concealing child abuse, molestation or bullying…
Ogun Police Warn Girls Against Child Marriage
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Police Command has urged schoolgirls to resist child marriage, report abuse and avoid criminal activities, warning that such…
When Children Speak: Will Nigeria Protect Them?
LAGOS, Nigeria- A child can find the courage to disclose abuse and still remain vulnerable if the adults around them fail to act. As…
UNICEF Urges Nigeria to Turn Child Rights Evidence into Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerian policymakers and development partners to move beyond collecting research and data and…
Lagos Assembly Proposes ₦200,000 Fine for Street Begging
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State House of Assembly is considering a bill that could impose a fine of up to ₦200,000 and imprisonment…
FG Plans Regulated Internet Access for Nigerian Children Under 16
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce regulated internet access for children below the age of 16 as part of…
Nigeria Expands Birth Registration to Protect Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is expanding digital birth registration services as the country joins other African nations in marking Africa Civil Registration and Vital…
Too Young to Drink: Why More Nigerian Teenagers Are Turning to Alcohol
ABUJA, Nigeria – The first drink often comes long before adulthood. Sometimes it is offered by a friend behind a school gate, handed over…
The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate
ABUJA, Nigeria – After security forces rescued abducted pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State, attention has once again turned to the…