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…
Tag: Child
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…
Education
Day of African Child: School advocates improved hygiene among children
By Jumoke Olaitan The Principal of Federal Government Boy’s College (FGBC), Abuja, Mr Joshua Ogunshina, has urged students to embrace good hygiene practices and…
Health
UNICEF urges states to boost funding for child protection systems
By Mercy Sawok The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged state governments to strengthen child protection systems through increased funding, improved coordination and…
Education
UNESCO REF advocates education-driven approach to child labour eradication
By Jumoke Olaitan The President, UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF), Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan, has called for increased investment in education and child…
Health
Lawyers warn child labour, trafficking offenders risk jail terms
By Josephine Solanke Some legal practitioners have warned that individuals involved in child labour and trafficking risk prosecution, imprisonment and fines under Nigerian laws.…
General News
Mother seeks custody of daughter 4 years after alleged denial of access
Mother seeks custody of daughter 4 years after alleged denial of access By Christiana Nicholas A mother, Firdausy Ibrahim, has filed a civil suit…
Judiciary
Rights activist seeks enforcement of court ruling on child custody
By Farouq Umar Khadijah A human rights activist, Mr Sydney Godwin, on Monday led a group to submit a petition to the National…
Health
Kano agency strengthens partnership to improve child survival, access to healthcare
By Grace Idachaba The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) and the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at the Last-Mile (ICSA), have reaffirmed commitments…
Health
Sightsavers mobilises 87 district heads for child health drive in Sokoto
By Habibu Harisu An NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has mobilised 87 District Heads to…