Lawal’s vision, courage truly inspiring — UNICEF
On December 13, 2025, Zamfara state was named the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in the north-west geopolitical zone.
UNICEF partners Anambra on increased budgetary allocation for children’s welfare
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is partnering with the Anambra State Government to improve budgetary allocations to sectors directly impacting children’s welfare.
UNICEF demands full inclusion of deprived children in Nigeria’s social register
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has urged the Federal Government to ensure that deprived and out-of-school children are fully captured in Nigeria’s National Social Register, NSR, warning that leaving them out would undermine the country’s fight against poverty.
UNICEF harps on ethical reporting to protect rights of children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to adopt ethical standards in reporting issues relating to children in order to safeguard their rights as outlined in the United Nations Charter.
51.9% of Kano children stunted by malnutrition – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the nutritional status of children in Kano State, revealing that 51.9 per cent of children are stunted.
UNICEF pledges more support for Abia as Otti’s wife unveils solarised PHC
By Steve Oko UNICEF has promised more support and partnership with Abia State Government in healthcare development, vaccination against killer diseases, fight against gender-based violence, among other areas of health need. This is as it lauded the State Government for its conscious investments in the health sector particularly the primary healthcare delivery where it said […]
UNICEF invests $16 million to promote children’s rights in Oyo State
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has committed $16 million over a three-year period to support the Oyo State Government’s efforts in promoting and safeguarding children’s rights.
Welfare: UNICEF, Editors, DAME urge renewed commitment to children, women
United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in partnership with the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, DAME, weekend called for renewed national commitment to the welfare of children and women in Nigeria, amid escalating humanitarian and security challenges.
Kaduna Govt, SCI, UNICEF target return of 100,000 out-of-school children
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The Kaduna State Government, in partnership with Save the Children International (SCI) and UNICEF, has launched the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project, aiming to return over 100,000 out-of-school children to the classroom within a four-year period. The initiative, which began in April 2024, seeks to boost school enrollment, enhance teaching […]
Only adequate investment in education can guarantee real progress in Nigeria – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has warned that without adequate investment in education, it would be difficult for Nigeria to make real progress.
Kogi vaccinates 1.4m children against polio — UNICEF urges local vaccine production
The Kogi State Government has successfully vaccinated 1.4 million children during the 2024 World Immunization Week, held from April 26th to 29th.
