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EU, UNICEF Pledge Support for Return of Displaced Benue Residents

The European Union and UNICEF have pledged their commitment to support the safe return of displaced residents from Yelwata and other communities in Benue State, following recent deadly attacks by armed herders. Their assurances came during a visit to an emergency camp at the International Market in Makurdi, where victims of the June 13 attacks […]

 UNICEF Demand Action on Child Welfare Spending

As Nigeria marked the 2025 Day of the African Child, UNICEF and key stakeholders raised a fresh alarm over the persistent neglect of children’s rights due to inadequate public spending, urging governments at all levels to turn commitments into tangible outcomes. At a media dialogue in Lagos themed “Public Spending for Children’s Rights,” Celine Lafoucriere, […]

UNICEF Highlights Urgent Need to Combat Child Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the severe child malnutrition crisis affecting the northwest and northeast regions of Nigeria. According to UNICEF Representative Cristian Munduate, nearly 5.4 million children under the age of five are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), with projections showing an increase of one million cases by […]

Experts Highlight Social Innovation as Key to Solving Nigeria’s Healthcare Challenges

Health experts have emphasized the transformative potential of social innovation in addressing Nigeria’s healthcare challenges. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, they highlighted the critical role of community-driven initiatives in improving health outcomes across the country. Themed ‘Dissemination of Indigenous Social Health Innovation and Capacity Building,’ the event was organized by the Federal […]

Climate Change Deepens Educational Barriers for Disabled Students in Nigeria

For 14-year-old Amina in Kano, Nigeria, the journey to school is a daily battle. Living with a mobility impairment, Amina struggles to navigate flooded roads and muddy paths during Nigeria’s intensifying rainy season. Her experience highlights a growing issue in Nigeria: how climate change exacerbates challenges for children with disabilities, particularly in a strained educational […]

FG Unveils Nutrition 774 to Tackle Malnutrition Across Nigeria

The Nigerian government has introduced a new nationwide nutrition strategy, the “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the country.  The Federal Government announced the program at a roundtable with development partners in Abuja, highlighting the need for food security and improved health outcomes. […]