Most African children without birth certificates are Nigerians
For every 10 Nigerian children that are at least five years old, there are no records about the birth of seven. Even though these children have names, their birth is not registered by the relevant authorities and their identity is therefore questionable.
UNICEF WARNING: Your drinking water from borehole can be contaminated with 10 million viruses from faeces
Today, overwhelming majority of 96.3 per cent of households in Nigeria drink water contaminated by faeces and other polluted substances such as Escherichia coli (E.coli)
Open defecation occurs in 771 LGAs of Nigeria — UNICEF
Indications have emerged that prevalence of water borne diseases may continue to rise as 771 Local Government Areas of Nigeria are still grappling with open defecations even as the 2016/2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey showed that 25 percent of Nigerians defecate openly.
Give priority to access to safe water, UNICEF tells FG
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the “2018 World Water Day, the UN Children’s Fund has called on Nigerian Government to make access to safe water a priority.
UNICEF hails FG over return of abducted Dapchi girls
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has commended Federal Government efforts at the return of 105 abducted Dapchi school girls in Yobe.
UNICEF to give support to Dapchi Girls
Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has disclosed that UNICEF is working closely with the Ministry of Youth in Yobe state to provide necessary support to the girls and their families.
UNICEF constructs 338 boreholes, 40 VIP toilets in Plateau
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it has constructed 338 boreholes in various communities in Shendam and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau to enhance access to safe drinking water.
Diarrhoea accounts for 88% of deaths worldwide – UNICEF
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has attributed 88 percent of deaths worldwide to diarrhoeal illness occasioned by unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene.
UNICEF seeks Buhari’s support to eradicate child abuse
The United Nations Children’s Educational Fund (UNICEF) has appealed to Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the president, to partner with it in championing the rights and educational advancement of Nigerian children.
UNICEF advocates more “voice” for children
As the world commemorate the International Children’s Day of Broadcast (ICDB), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says giving voice to children will greatly assist in enhancing their development.
MSF quits Rann, evacuates staff as Buhari, Saraki, UNICEF, IOM, UN condemn attacks
The medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres(MSF) said on Friday it had suspended its work in the Nigerian town of Rann and evacuated national and international staff after a deadly raid by Boko Haram guerrillas.
UNICEF, IOM, UN condemns Rann Boko Haram attack
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have deplored Boko Haram attack on Rann in Borno.
Over 17m Nigerian children malnourished — UNICEF
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, yesterday raised alarm that 17million Nigerian children are stunted due to malnutrition.
UNICEF to execute N6bn water project in Jigawa
UNICEF has pledged to execute water project worth N6 billion in Jigawa State.
Nigeria ranks 11th highest in newborn deaths, says UNICEF
Nigeria has one of the highest newborn deaths according to current rankings by UNICEF and even though the situation is improving progress is still very slow.
UNICEF seeks $3.6bn to provide assistance for children in Nigeria, 50 other countries
THE United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, Monday called on the international community to help raise $3.6bn for the provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance, this year, to about 48 million children in Nigeria, and 50 other countries affected by violence and conflicts.
