paternity leave Archives

Paternity leave: 2 in 3 infants missing out on fatherly care — UNICEF

On June 19, 20182:44 amIn Healthby Emmanuel OkogbaComments

Almost two-thirds of the world’s children under one year – nearly 90 million – live in countries where their fathers are not entitled by law to a single day of paid paternity leave, according to a new UNICEF analysis.

Bill for optional paternity leave fails to scale through 2nd reading

On May 3, 201810:29 pmIn Newsby adekunleComments

A bill for an Act to make provisions for optional paternity leave to all married male employees in private and public service, on Thursday failed to scale through second reading in the House of Representatives.

UNICEF wants 4 weeks paid paternity leave in Nigeria

On September 26, 20174:00 pmIn Newsby adekunleComments

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday recommended six months paid maternity leave and four weeks paid paternity leave to ensure healthy development of young children.