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UNICEF
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Haske: 2.8 million children in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe need urgent educational support
APC politician Abdulrahman Haske reports that 2.8 million children across Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states lack access to education due to ongoing insecurity and infrastructure damage.
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.
NBA and UNICEF Form N120 Million Alliance to Provide Legal Aid for Minors
The NBA and UNICEF have launched a N120 million legal aid partnership to assist juvenile offenders, while the federal government promises to review existing child protection legislation.
Nigerian Government and Bar Association Partner with UNICEF to Protect Children Through Pro Bono Legal Aid
The Nigerian government and the NBA have launched a partnership with UNICEF, valued at $100,000, to provide pro bono legal services and enhance justice protections for children across the country.
UNICEF Reports Only 30 Percent of Nigerian Infants Exclusively Breastfed
UNICEF has reported that only three in 10 Nigerian infants are exclusively breastfed, prompting an urgent call for greater support from employers, families, and healthcare providers to improve child health outcomes.
Benue State health commissioner demands faster progress on primary healthcare renovations
Benue State Commissioner Dr. Paul Ogwuche has ordered contractors to expedite the delayed renovation of six Primary Health Care centers, demanding that all work meet strict quality standards by July 2026.
A Rare Connection: Messi and Yamal Meet in World Cup Final
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in the World Cup final, bookending a journey that began with a 2007 charity photoshoot when Yamal was just an infant.