By Magdalene Ukuedojor (NAN) Nigeria has been ranked highest in the number of out-of-school children recorded in the world. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) while commemorating the International Day of Education on Jan. 24, said 10.5 million children are out of school in Nigeria, the highest rate in the world.Continue Reading
New Lady captain pledges sponsorship for lady golfers to tournaments Golf Olukayode Babalola Lafia, Oct. 17, 2021. (NAN) Newly elected Lady Captain of Lafia Golf Club, Marylinda Ogbole, has pledged sponsorship of lady golfers going out for tournaments, to enable them project the name of the club and put theContinue Reading
Switching to Good Health: Nigeria’s Mama Put turn to LPGas use By the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A 2018 report by the World Health Organisation indicates that about four million people die every year from diseases related to the use of inefficient cooking practices and a lot of childrenContinue Reading
Over 200 teenage girls in northwestern Nigeria have been trained to produce reusable sanitary napkins and tampons, which they can use for personal use and sell to make extra money. In fact, they have sold over 15,000 packs of reusable menstrual hygiene products worth 3.5 million naira, both improving the lives of users and becoming a viable livelihood for communities. The kits contain three cotton-based reusable products, each of which last three to six months. The project was supported as part of the United Nations’ COVID-19 response in Nigeria.Continue Reading
Nigeria is a signatory to the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Water, which entitles its citizens to sufficient, affordable, safe, and acceptable water for personal and domestic uses. While 75 per cent of the urban population is served by improved water supply, often people will collect water fromContinue Reading
