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Nigeria Faces Widespread Undocumented Deaths Despite High Birth Rates, Says NPC
The National Population Commission reports that most deaths in Nigeria remain unregistered, prompting the launch of a new digital system in Adamawa State to improve vital statistics.
Collaborative Initiative Aims to Secure Legal Identity for Every Nigerian Child
Government agencies and UNICEF are partnering to streamline birth registration in Nigeria by integrating the process with primary healthcare to ensure every child has a legal identity.
Nigeria records birth registration for only 40 percent of children, says NPC
The National Population Commission reports that only 40 percent of Nigerian births are registered, prompting a shift toward a new digital platform to improve data accuracy and accessibility nationwide.
UNICEF Reports 3.5 Million Unregistered Children in South-West Nigeria and Edo
UNICEF reveals that 3.5 million children in Nigeria's South-West and Edo State lack birth registration, leaving them without legal identity and excluded from government social services.
Nigeria registers 14.5 million children in national bid for legal identity
Nigeria has reached a major milestone by registering 14.5 million children as part of a national drive to provide legal identity through decentralized and digital registration systems.