The United Nations Children’s Fund has called for urgent action to improve breastfeeding rates in Borno State, revealing that only 35.5% of Nigerian newborns receive breastmilk within the critical first hour after birth. Speaking at the launch of 2025 World Breastfeeding Week in Maiduguri on Saturday, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office Francis Busiku emphasized
Executive Director of UNICEF, Catherine Russell, has raised serious concerns over the escalating nutrition crisis affecting infants and young children in the Gaza Strip, warning that the situation is becoming increasingly dire as humanitarian access remains heavily restricted. Russell, in a recent statement, noted that ongoing limitations on the delivery of life-saving aid, including food
UNICEF has officially launched a comprehensive polio vaccination campaign across Taraba State, targeting over one million children under the age of five in a bold move to eradicate the crippling disease from the region. The initiative was officially flagged off on Saturday in Jalingo, the state capital, as part of a broader effort to protect
The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with UNICEF Nigeria, has unveiled three new handbooks aimed at enhancing school safety and promoting climate awareness across the nation’s learning institutions. The handbooks cover key areas including climate change education, early warning systems, and violence prevention and management in schools. This initiative is part of broader efforts
In a significant step towards enhancing access to safe water in disaster-affected communities, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has officially handed over six solar-powered boreholes to the Borno State Government. The water facilities, located across Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere Local Government Area, are expected to provide clean water to an estimated 12,000 residents
The Ogun State Government (OGSG) has announced a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Jhpiego, and other organizations to enhance healthcare access for mothers and newborns in the state. This collaboration aims to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates by improving healthcare services and ensuring equitable access to quality care. The initiative,
The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has officially launched the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP), a targeted initiative aimed at reintegrating out-of-school children into the formal education system and fast-tracking their learning journey. The launch, which took place in Yola, marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has outlined plans to vaccinate 68,000 children against polio in Plateau State through an extensive vaccination campaign. The initiative aims to target high-risk areas and ensure that every child is reached in the state’s efforts to eradicate polio. During an advocacy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba,
In a significant effort to combat polio and improve vaccination rates in Bauchi State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated over 2.5 million doses of Oral Polio Vaccines to the state government. This initiative aims to protect children across the state, particularly in areas with high numbers of zero-dose children those who have
