September 13
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Initiative to Reduce Unemployment By 20 Percent in Five Years
"The key goals are to reduce youth unemployment by 20 per cent in the next five years and achieve a 50 per cent increase in youth-led enterprise." Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: Governor Rewards Youths for Shunning #EndBadGovernance Protest
The governor announced several reward packages for the state's youth. For instance, 2,000 youths will receive a N500,000 grant and N250,000 start-up capital. Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Court Remands Man to Ponder On Upkeep Plan for Four Children
His recently divorced wife petitioned the court to help her recover some of her property from him. Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: 27% of Children in Two Zamfara Communities Are Malnourished - MSF
Of the 97,149 children screened in 21 different urban and rural locations, 27 per cent were found to be suffering from acute malnutrition. Read more »
Nigeria: Elumelu Urges Nigerian Government to Invest in Youth to Spur Growth
Mr Elumelu emphasised that without reliable electricity, Nigeria's industrial and social development would remain constrained. Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: 16 Children Rescued From Suspected Trafficker - Police
"One individual has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to identify other accomplices." Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Meet Fast-Rising Nollywood Child Actor Darasimi Nadi
Since gaining critical acclaim for her role in the 2022 Nollywood film 'Obara 'M', Nigerian child actor Darasimi Nadi has appeared in other popular movies. Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Supplements Meant for Malnourished Children Being Diverted, Sold in Sokoto - Unicef
The UNICEF official said most of Sokoto State's key indicators, such as antenatal care, immunisation, and mortality rates, portrayed very poor performance. Read more »
August 16
Nigeria: World Youth Day - Jigawa Govt, Unicef Mobilise Youth On Mass Tree Planting
UNICEF said it is supporting the Jigawa State government by providing resources to mobilise the youth population across the state and inculcate the habit of tree planting among… Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: Superbug Emergency Puts Babies On the Frontline in Nigeria, Others
In this report, Misbah Khan of the UK-based The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, exposes how neonatal sepsis poses a major threat to newborns in Nigeria and Ethiopia amidst… Read more »
August 01
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Youth Barricade Roads, Govt House in Sokoto
However, a combined team of security operatives prevented their entry into the Government House. Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: Oyebanji, Police, Others Beg Ekiti Youths to Shun Protest
Mr Oyebanji warned that the protest could be hijacked by criminal elements to cause mayhem and destabilise the country. Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Immunisation - 2.7 Million Children Unprotected Globally - Report
The global bodies said the stagnation in global immunisation coverage since 2022 and the failure to return to 2019 levels is a cause for concern. Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Ahead Autism Conference, Parents Narrate Experiences Managing Children With Special Needs
Mrs Azazi shared how the GTCO Autism Programme empowered her with the right information and network of professionals. Read more »
Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Nigerian Govt Inaugurates Committee to Accelerate Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
The minister said the committee will focus on closing the treatment gap for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV and optimising continuity of treatment towards… Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Unicef Delivers 12,400 Cartoons of Therapeutic Foods to Malnourished Children in Jigawa
The RUTF is expected to treat 14,000 children with wasting - a condition where a child is too thin for his or her height. Read more »
July 09
Africa: Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President
The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: 'Come Forward If You Have a Child for Mohbad', - Late Singer's Dad Appeals
"It will be a thing of joy for me to see my grandchild, and I will be happy knowing Mohbad died and left behind a child." Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Man Jailed for Raping, Impregnating His 14-Year-Old Daughter
The DNA results revealed 99.99 positive that the convict is the father of a baby girl which his daughter put to birth. Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: 36% of Katsina Children Out of School but Situation Better - Unicef
Ms Farah said the success was due to collaboration between the Katsina government, UNICEF, and other partners. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra
The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Children's Day - Ogun Gov Pledges Commitment to Safe Environment, Welfare, Others
"Education is at the heart of the government's efforts to uplift children in the state, to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead," Mr Abiodun said. Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Boy-Child Day 2024 - Group Calls for Increased Attention On Young Boys
The conveners described the International Day of the Boy-child as "an excellent opportunity to showcase the importance of the need for dedicated attention towards issues facing… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Why I Supported Marriage of 100 Orphans - Niger Speaker
The Niger Speaker denied forcing the girls into marriage. Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Tinubu Expresses Commitment to Removing Barriers to Girl-Child Education
Mr Tinubu described education as the cornerstone of national development, saying, "When girls are empowered to pursue their dreams, communities thrive, economies prosper, and… Read more »