Nigerian youth need urgent digital upskilling to compete globally — UNICEF

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent, large-scale investment in digital skills to prepare Nigeria’s growing youth population for global competitiveness. UNICEF Education Specialist, Babagana Aminu, said this on Wednesday in Lagos, at a two-day media dialogue on digital learning advocacy organised by theContinue Reading

UNICEF, stakeholders seek improved funding for maternal, child healthcare

By Folasade Akpan Health stakeholders have renewed calls for increased budgetary allocation and improved financing for maternal and child healthcare in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a workshop in Abuja organised by Development Governance International (DGI) Consult, with support fromContinue Reading

Period poverty: UNICEF leads advocacy on menstrual health management in Oyo

        By Olatunde Ajayi According to the the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), inadequate access to resources has continued to undermine ability of girls and women to manage their menstruation healthily and respectfully. The UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, Mr Monday Johnson, stated this atContinue Reading

UNICEF promotes menstrual hygiene for girls

        By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu   The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has encouraged girls to embrace menstruation with pride and confidence, recognising themselves as vital contributors to humanity’s sustainability.       Mrs Aderonke Akinwole, Social and Behavioural Change Specialist at UNICEF, gave the advice during anContinue Reading