Tag: UNICEF
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Child Marriage: A cause for concern – By Carl Umegboro
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) carried out in 2021 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as part of the Global MICS Programme in Nigeria, and International Multi-Purpose Household Survey Programme for supporting countries in collecting data on children and women is practically expedient. MICS measures key indicators that allow countries to generate data…
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UNICEF, IHS Nigeria partner to expand access to oxygen for pneumonia, COVID-19 patients
UNICEF and IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers, announce an 18-month partnership to help strengthen oxygen supply in hospitals for the treatment of pneumonia, COVID-19 and other hypoxemia disorders, particularly in newborn babies and pregnant women. This partnership aims to further support the Federal Ministry of Health in meeting demands for effective oxygen therapy…
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Airtel gives digital nod to the African child – By Okoh Aihe
Having been very fortunate at a point in life to be a pioneer staff in birthing the Research and Development Department of a major parastatal, with a brief to work closely with tertiary institutions and fund their research works that could foster major developments and innovation in the tech sector, I saw first hand the…
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UNICEF reacts to rescue of over 50 abducted children in Ondo
In Ondo state about 77 persons abducted and detained inside a church have been rescued by the police following a tip off from well meaning Nigerians. The church’s name has not been given but it’s situated in the Ondo West Local government of the state.
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Ukraine invasion: Neighbouring countries struggle with refugees’ influx
UN humanitarians have warned that the exodus of millions of Ukrainians from their country following the Russian invasion could overwhelm neighbouring countries.
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GenU 9JA to deliver connectivity, skills, and job opportunities to young Nigerians by 2030
Young people and leaders from across Nigeria’s public and private sectors met in Lagos this week to assess progress towards a bold plan to deliver job-related skills and livelihood opportunities to 20 million youths by 2030. GenU 9JA, launched by the Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on 27 July 2021, has already
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UNICEF to train 45,000 teachers in Nigeria
ABUJA– IN its drive to upgrade the standard of teaching in the nation’s schools in line with modern teaching realities, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, has begun a partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, to train teachers across the country. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye,…
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UNICEF welcomes release of 4 girls abducted in Borno
UNICEF welcomes4 girls abducted
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Over 300,000 children killed in Boko Haram war – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that more than 300,000 children lost their lives in the last 12 years because of the insurgency ravaging the North East region. In its latest statistics, UNICEF disclosed that over one million people have been displaced within the period under review. The agency further divulged that no…
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Only 50% of under 5 children registered at birth in Nigeria – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says only 50 per cent of children under five years in Nigeria have been registered at birth. A report released by the UNICEF, reveals that children in Africa have the lowest birth registration rate globally, with Nigeria accounting for 11 per cent of the rate in West Africa. According…