Health
UNICEF urges use of evidence to improve child rights outcomes in Nigeria
By Folasade Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged stakeholders to move beyond collecting research and evidence to using them to improve…
Tag: Child
Health
Katsina earns commendation for child survival funding
By Aderogba George The Integrated Child Survival Advocacy (ICSA) Katsina State Team has commended the Katsina State Government for increasing investment in health and…
Metro
Scholar identifies communication gaps as maternal, child health challenge
By Edith Tsokar A scholar in the Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Chidinma Onwubere, has urged broadcasters to…
Defence/Security
UNICEF, Nigerian military move to strengthen child protection during operations
The Nigerian military and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have intensified efforts to strengthen the protection of children encountered during military operations through the validation of new operational tools and procedures.
Health
Sanwo-Olu, Almaroof-Oloyede flag off 2026 MNCAH+N week in Oshodi-Isolo
By Catherine Egwuom The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and Otunba Kehinde Almaroof-Oloyede, the Chairman of Oshodi/ Isolo,…
General News
Kano, UNICEF develop framework to strengthen child justice system
By Ramatu Garba The Kano state government has developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framework on child justice, diversion and accountability to strengthen the…
Education
Forum seeks teacher training on child protection
By Sunkanmi Onifade The Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE) Nigeria, has called for the training of teachers to strengthen child protection and safeguarding…
Gender
CAPRIGHTS-VP partners faith-based organisations to curb child exploitation
By Kemi Akintokun The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has strengthened partnerships with faith-based…
General News
Lagos outlines regulatory compliance guidelines for orphanage homes
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Social Development has outlined operational standards and regulatory compliance requirements for orphanage…
Health
Day of African Child: Stakeholders want SARMAAN prioritised for child survival
By Lilian Okoro Stakeholders in child health, research, and public policy are calling for the sustainability and institutionalisation of the Safety…