Child labour statistics for 2024 reveal nearly 138 million children globally, including 54 million in hazardous work, as the world misses its 2025 elimination target despite a recent 22 million reduction since 2020

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development have advocated community-based mechanisms to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). They called on all stakeholders —government institutions, civil society, media, and community members—to join hands in the crucial fight ‘to ensure that every girl in Ondo State grows up free from violence, empowered to thrive, and able …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Tuesday, raised an alarm over diversion and reselling of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), which is meant for over half a million malnourished children in Borno, Adamawa State. The organisation described the act as ‘going out of hand’ and may result in the death of many under-aged children. During a one day meeting with …

The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria bears the highest global burden of unvaccinated children, with over two million children yet to receive a single dose of any routine vaccine. UNICEF Health Officer, Bashir Elegbede, made this known on Tuesday at a one-day media dialogue to commemorate the 2025 World Immunisation Day in Damaturu, Yobe State. Elegbede said that …

The Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, have signed the 2025 work plan with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). During the event, the Chief Field Officer, UNICEF, Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique solicited all the necessary support and cooperation from all stakeholders for the successful implementation of its activities. She explained that ‘The …

Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food and Nutrition (OYSMPFAN), to tackle malnutrition and hunger among children and women. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Musbau Babatunde, launched the project in Ibadan. He said the state government was committed to eradicating malnutrition. Represented …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the traditional rulers across the Northern parts of Nigeria for their active roles in the fight against polio in the country. UNICEF Nigeria representative, Cristian Munduate made the commendation in Bauchi on Wednesday during the quarterly review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee on, PHC delivery. Munduate, who was represented by …

The federal government will commence malaria vaccination in Kebbi and Bayelsa states, today. The exercise marks the introduction of the malaria vaccine in the country. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said the first phase of the malaria vaccine rollout in Nigeria will commence in Kebbi and Bayelsa states. The agency, on its X handle, said the malaria …

As the world marks International Day of the Girl Child, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stressed the harsh realities confronting millions of girls globally, even as it disclosed that one in five young women aged 20 to 24 are married as children. UNICEF data showed that nearly one in four adolescent girls in a marriage or partnership have …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. Reviewing the exhibition on the lead campaign at the Lead-Free Future event organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on the sidelines of the …