UNICEF cash transfer: What next?
QUINTESSENTIALLY, United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, which was created by the UN-General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide succours to underprivileged children and mothers originally in countries devastated by World War II, is extensively, in its characteristic interventions making headway, touching more lives. A two-day media dialogue on Educate-A-Child, EAC, Cash Transfer Programme in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State on April 8-9, 2019 unwittingly, exposed extreme wickedness, exploitation and egotism of the ruling class against the people. Steve J. Stowell notably said, “Great leaders find ways to connect with their people and help them fulfill their potential.”
30m babies on the brink of death – UN
Nearly 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick, requiring specialised care to survive beyond the first month of life, according to a new UN-backed report.
Investment in nutrition will save 33% of children from poverty – UNICEF
As the insurgency in the North East worsens the situation of malnourished children in the region, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has said that adequate investment in nutrition will save no 33 percent of Nigerian children from poverty in adulthood.
UNICEF treats 127, 647 malnourished children under CMAM in Katsina, Kano
Not fewer than 127, 647 malnourished children have been treated in Katsina and Kano States in 2018 under the Community Management Acute Malnutrition, CMAM programme by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF.
90 Percent Nigerian Children of Pre-Primary Age are not Enrolled in School- UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has said only 10 percent children between the ages of 0-8 years across the country are enrolled in schools for primary education for Early Childhood Development, ECD.
World Toilet Day: Osun govt. partners UNICEF against open defecation
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2018 World Toilet Day, the Osun government says it is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the European Union to end open defecation in the state.
UNICEF urges Nigeria to invest more in nutrition for development.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria, to intensify efforts toward investing in nutrition programmes for the development of the country.
FG, UNICEF organise workshop for Bloggers on Promoting access to Education
The Federal Ministry of Information in collaboration with the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has organised a two-day workshop in Kano, for Bloggers on Promoting access to education for children in Nigeria.
North constitutes 69% of children without access to education —UNICEF
ABUJA—THE United Nations Children Education Fund, UNICEF, has said 69 percent of children without access to basic education in Nigeria were from the northern partof the country.
833 children released by CJTF in Borno – UNICEF
The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) fighting against the Boko Haram in Northeast Nigeria, has released 833 children from its own ranks.
Out-of-school: Nigeria losing out on literate, skilled workforce – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), says Nigeria is losing out on a literate and skilled workforce it needs to grow economically due to huge number of out of school children.
UNICEF rehabilitate 833 children involved in armed conflicts in the Northeast
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with Borno government, had rehabilitated 833 children involved in armed conflicts in the Northeast.
Malnutrition: UNICEF calls for improved nutrition policy implementation in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for effective implementation of nutrition policy to address malnutrition confronting the country.
Improving child life: Women, caregivers need information – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday that women and care givers need information to change their behaviour toward safeguarding the lives of children.
Know your age, save lives, says UNICEF, NPoPC
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Population Commission (NPopC) have stressed the need for parents to ensure birth registration for their children, saying it is the only means of saving their lives. They said this in an interview with newsmen at the sideline of a two-day Media Dialogue recently held in Kano. […]
Jigawa, UNICEF sensitise Muslim clerics on exclusive breastfeeding
Jigawa state government through Ministry of Health and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) have organised a sensitization forum to educate religious clerics on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding by nursing mothers.
