By Stephen Adeleye The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to protect children’s identities and prioritise solutions in reporting issues affecting them. UNICEF Child Rights experts made the call on Wednesday in Port Harcourt during a two-day training on ethical reporting of children. The zonal workshopContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Based on the World Bank data, a newborn in Nigeria will reach only 36 per cent of their future work potential as an adult due to gaps in health and schooling. Behind that sobering statistic lies a story that began long beforeContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged sustained investment and coordinated action to improve nutrition outcomes for women and children in the nation’s capital. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), made the pledge at a news conference to commemorate the 2026Continue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) is strengthening child protection through School Mobile Safe Spaces in Lagos. CAPRIGHTS-VP has implemented the initiative in Havannah College, Igando; Ipaja Junior Grammar School; Alimosho Junior Grammar School; and Dom GraceContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu and Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When five-year-old David Osagie arrived at a public primary school in Benin City with his mother for enrolment last September, she carried what she believed was every document her son would ever need. His birth certificate had been issuedContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu An NGO, Connected Development (CODE), has mobilised government agencies, community-based groups and civil society organisations to address vaccine rejection and reduce the number of zero-dose children in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and implementedContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Lola Cater Foundation, Karonmajigi, Abuja Municipal Area Council says some of the displaced pupils under its support have recorded outstanding performances in the 2026 Common Entrance Examination. The Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Miss Ololade Ogunnubi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr Abubakar Yakubu, has called for stakeholders’ support for the maiden African Children’s Film Festival (ACFF) 2026 to nurture the next generation of African filmmakers. Yakubu made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Naval College 6th Regular Course “ONURA” Alumni Association, have called on Nigerians, corporate organisations and fellow military veterans to complement government efforts by mentoring and supporting vulnerable childrenContinue Reading
Mercy Sawok Stakeholders have called for increased investment in early childhood development and stronger media engagement to improve outcomes for children affected by conflict, displacement and humanitarian crises across Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of a report by the Moving Minds Alliance (MMA).Continue Reading
