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…
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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…
LASTMA Urges Safer Skating Away From Busy Roads
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has urged parents and guardians to keep children and young people using roller skates and…
Zamfara Identifies 453,602 Out-of-School Children as Government Targets Enrolment
ZAMFARA, Nigeria, Zamfara State has identified 453,602 out-of-school children across its 14 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) as the state launches a 2026 campaign…
Gombe Records Rise in Diphtheria Cases Among Children
GOMBE, Nigeria – Diphtheria cases in Gombe State are increasing among children aged between four and 15 years, prompting health authorities to urge parents…
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…
UNICEF, EU Launch €1m Lifeline to Rescue 20,000 Conflict-Hit Children in Sokoto
SOKOTO, Nigeria – Thousands of conflict-affected children in northwestern Nigeria are set to return to classrooms following a €1 million emergency education intervention launched…
Katsina flags off free medical circumcision programme
KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda flags off a free medical circumcision programme in Danja Local Government Area, describing it as…
US Donates $5m to UNICEF for Malnourished Children in Northwest Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State has provided $5 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support acutely malnourished…
Police Seize 7,800 Stolen Food Packs Meant for Borno Children
BORNO, Nigeria – Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects with 7,871 therapeutic food packs meant for malnourished children. Police spokesperson, ASP Nahum…