Over 1.2 million children yet to be immunised in Nigeria -UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says no fewer than 1.2 million children in Nigeria are yet to be immunised. The figure accounts for about […]
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COVID-19: Stop spreading rumours, get vaccinated — UNICEF tells Nigerians
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerians to get vaccinated against the novel Coronavirus instead of spreading rumours about the efficacy of vaccine […]
UNICEF to enrol 5,000 vulnerable persons in Sokoto into contributory health scheme
The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF), says it is collaborating with some development partners and Sokoto State Government to enrol 5,000 vulnerable persons […]
UNICEF condemns kidnapping of schoolgirls in Zamfara State
The United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the attack on Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata-Mafara Local Government of Zamfara State, where […]
UNICEF to partner Delta Govt to fight malnutrition
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to support the Delta Government in the fight against malnutrition among women and youths in […]
UNICEF applauds S/E commitment to end female genital mutilation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has praised the commitments of states in the South-east of the country in stopping Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Dr […]
Cyclone Eloise hits over 270,000 people in Southern Africa – OCHA
More than 270,000 people have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Eloise across Southern Africa, including 267,289 in Mozambique, more than 1,000 in Zimbabwe and more […]
UNICEF wants state govts. to take ownership of water, sanitation services
A Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist with UNICEF, Mr Bioye Ogunjobi, has called on states to show more commitment toward scaling up sanitation services […]
UNICEF, Penlight Centre Respond to Plight of Disabled School Girl Fatima
The United Nations Education Fund (UNICEF), Penlight Centre, various individuals and groups have intervened in the case of 11-yr-old physically disabled and orphan Fatima Yushau, […]
COVID-19: UNICEF decries unending school closures
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the continued closure of schools in “too many countries” on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a […]