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European Region reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

According to an analysis by WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 127,350 measles cases were reported in the European Region for 2024,...

UNICEF calls for synergy among govt agencies to avoid duplication in WASH projects

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged government agencies to collaborate and optimise resources effectively and prevent duplication in WASH projects across Kano,...

Jigawa, UNICEF sensitise 600 women to environmental sustainability

The Jigawa State Government has begun the training of 600 women in environmental sustainability to enhance their social and economic wellbeing. The beneficiaries would receive...

ABU, UNICEF to plant 2,080 trees to mitigate climate change

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in collaboration with UNICEF intends to plant 2,080 trees in three months to strengthen environmental sustainability and mitigate the...

UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to strengthen alliances and build movements to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The UNFPA Executive Director, Dr...

Extreme weather kept nearly 250m kids out of school in 2024 – UNICEF

Extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms,...

IOM, UNICEF renew partnership to protect, empower climate-displaced children

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have renewed collaboration to ensure migrant and displaced children are protected, before,...

Kano, UNICEF partner to draft climate change policy document

The Kano State Government says it is working in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to draft final climate change policy document...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...

Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including...

Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says...