UNICEF seeks end to recruitment of children by armed groups in Nigeria
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has called for an end to the recruitment and use of children by armed groups in Nigeria.
22,000 Nigerian children infected with HIV annually — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said that about 22,000 Nigerian children get infected with HIV annually. UNICEF’s Chief of Management for Results, Claes Johansson, who disclosed this at the national dialogue meeting for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission, PMTCT, of HIV in Nigeria on Tuesday, said about two-thirds of the infected children do […]
How UNICEF saved me from early marriage, 13-year-old girl narrates
A 13-year-old primary six pupil in Niger, Basira Umaru, on Thursday, narrated how she was saved from early marriage with the support of UNICEF. The girl shared her story in Minna at a two-day consolidation meeting with mentors and pupils from nine UNICEF supported Local Government Areas of Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
UNICEF, WHO, FG worry over Nigeria’s low immunization turnout
…Say polio may resurface if…. …task media on increased immunisation, COVID-19 awareness By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF and the Federal Government on Tuesday expressed worry over Nigeria’s low routine immunization turnout, warning that without adequate awareness on the need for people to continue routine immunisation, especially that of […]
COVID-19 vaccine: UNICEF urges Nigerians to get vaccinated
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Tuesday in Yola begged Nigerians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and stop spreading rumours about the vaccines.
Over 86% of Nigerians lack access to safe drinking water — UNICEF
By Steve Oko UNICEF has expressed concern over the shortage of potable water in Nigeria, saying over 86 per cent of Nigerians lack access to a safely managed drinking water source. UNICEF in a statement to commemorate the World Water Day, further noted that “although about 70 per cent of Nigerians are reported to have […]
Over 86% of Nigerians lack access to safe drinking water — UNICEF
By Steve Oko – Aba UNICEF has expressed concern over the shortage of potable water in Nigeria, saying that over 86% of Nigerians lack access to a safely managed drinking water source. UNICEF in a press statement to commemorate the World Water Day, further noted that “although about 70 per cent of Nigerians are reported to […]
26.5m Nigerian children don’t have enough water — UNICEF
KANO – The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF says no fewer than 26.5 million Nigerian Children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs and are experiencing high or extremely high water vulnerability.
26.5 million Nigerian Children lack enough water to meet their daily needs — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF says no fewer than 26.5 million Nigerian Children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs and are experiencing high or extremely high water vulnerability.
COVID-19: 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage – UNICEF
…Says 100m girls at risk in next decade even before pandemic By Chioma Obinna As world marks the International Women’s Day today, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF on Monday warned that with 25 million child marriages averted in the last decade, 10 million additional child marriages may occur before the end of the decade. […]
UNICEF to provide psychosocial support to released Jangebe schoolgirls
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will provide psychosocial support to the released Jangebe schoolgirls and their families. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday. Hawkins added that UNICEF would also work with the Zamfara State Ministry of Education on how to ensure the […]
