September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos First Lady Lauds Orphanage Association for Efforts to Protect Vulnerable Children
Her Excellency, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commended the Association of Orphanages and Home Operators of Nigeria, ASOHON, for its effort, passion, zeal and commitment in… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: I Would Have Stayed in My Marriage, Compromised If I Had a Child - Toke Makinwa
Popular media personality and model, Toke Makinwa, says she would have stayed and compromised in her marriage with her estranged husband, Maje Ayida if they had a child together. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Malnutrition Crisis - MSF Admits Over 5,000 Children Monthly in Katsina
The malnutrition crisis in Katsina State has reached its peak, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recording a staggering surge in admissions. Daily admissions to MSF… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: UNICEF to Support Nigeria With $270m for Humanitarian Response, Emergencies
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, on Monday, said it has earmarked the sum of $270 million for Nigerian humanitarian response and emergencies. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: Lightening, Toning Children's Skin Child Abuse - Dermatologist
Dr Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, a consultant dermatologist, has described lightening or toning of children's skin as a child abuse capable of damaging internal organ. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Invest in Youth Development - Ogun Legislator, Tells Govt, Private Sector
A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Lukmon Atobatele has called on the three tiers of government and private Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: FGM Only Causes Pain, Harm to Female Child, Stakeholders Insist
Stakeholders advocating against Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, have called called on those still carrying out the barbaric act to put an end to it, insisting that it is a crime… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Police Reunite Trafficked Children With Family
THE Bayelsa State Police Command said it has successfully reunited two children who were victims of human trafficking with their parents. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Student Loans Law - Tinubu's Populist and Half-Baked Policy
BOLA Tinubu, Nigeria's new president, was determined to hit the ground running from his first day in office. He was haunted by the ghost of his somnolent predecessor, Muhammadu… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Child Trafficking - Intensify Efforts to Rid Out Fake Orphanage Homes, Group Urges Govt
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria, ASOHON, has urged the federal government to intensify efforts in ridding of fake orphanage homes in the country. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: One Million Anambra Children to Receive Vitamin a Supplements From Unicef
NO fewer than 1.1 million children in Anambra State have been targeted to receive Vitamin A supplements from the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, in the next one week. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Bill Gates, Tijani, Co-Creation Founder Harp On Key Roles of Youth in Economy
The Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr Bill Gates, who has been visiting the country this week, has said that the investment and participation of the smartest… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Looking at President Bola Tinubu's Education Loan Plan
It was a great relief to many, including students, parents and lovers of education generally when on June 12, 2023 President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan (Access to Higher)… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Eradicate Child Sexual Abuse in Schools - Cece Yara Tells Lagos, Teachers,
With Child sexual abuse in Nigeria reaching epidemic proportions, the Chief Executive Officer of CeCe Yara Foundation, Detutu Ajibodu, has urged school teachers to create a… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Nigeria: 50% of Nigerian Children Are in Child Labour - Stakeholders
No fewer than 50 percent of Nigerian children are said to be used for child labour, a development stakeholders described as unacceptable. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Africa: Africa Month - African Youths Divided Over AfCFTA - Report
The Ichikowitz Family Foundation's African Youth Survey reports have revealed that 46 per cent of young Africans had limited knowledge of the African Continental Free Trade Area,… Read more »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Group Urges Tinubu to Appoint More Youths Into Govt
Niger Delta Youth Council, NDYC, has urged President Elect, Chief Bola Tinubu to appoint more youths into his government when he assumes office from May 29. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria' Beauty Queen, Ada Eme, Explains Passion for Girl-Child Education
Reigning beauty queen, Ada Agwu Eme, who was crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, last year, has reiterated her commitment towards empowering the girl-child in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Beauty Queen, Ada Eme, Explains Passion for Girl-Child Education
Reigning beauty queen, Ada Agwu Eme, who was crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, last year, has reiterated her commitment towards empowering the girl-child in the… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Nigeria: Two More Chibok Schoolgirls Rescued From Sambisa Forest
Two more Chibok schoolgirls who had remained in captivity were rescued last Sunday following massive troops operations in some parts of Sambisa forest. Read more »
April 08, 2023
Nigeria: Give Youth 40 Per Cent Cabinet Slots - - National Youth Council Urges Adeleke
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March 30, 2023
Nigeria: Unicef, UK Govt Intervene to Protect Children in N/East Nigeria
A humanitarian intervention focused on providing integrated food, nutrition sanitation and protection services in Nigeria's north-east region will empower over 300,000 mothers and… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Nigeria: Arewa Youths Forum Endorses Lalong, Urges APC to Recognize Commitment, Loyalty
THE Arewa Youths Forum (AYF) worldwide Tuesday endorsed Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State for the position of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Nigeria: The Value of a Good Education
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul -- Joseph Addison, 1711. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Nigeria: NESG, UNICEF Sign MOU to Fight Child Poverty, Protect Child Rights
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF to cage the menace of child poverty and… Read more »