No fewer than 49 million Nigerians still defecate openly, Bisi Agberemi, a UNICEF Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, said. Agberemi said this at the ongoing...
[Pictured: Nigerian Maimuna Abdullahi, aged 14, who made world headlines this 2014 when she fled her physically abusive marital home after a year of marriage, in order to...
Genevieve Nnaji in an interview with Breaking Views with UNICEF, advocates for girls rights. The Nollywood star speaks against early child marriage, and shares her dreams...
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 10 million children are out of school in Nigeria. This makes it the country with the highest number of children...
He left Barcelona to start Swim in 1 Day in Nigeria. Now Emeka Chuks-Nnadi is saving lives and rewriting the rules of disability and survival.
One important aspect of the Goalkeepers Initiative beyond celebrating progress toward the Global Goals, is highlighting the stories and change-makers driving this progress forward. We saw...
The Uzodinma twins, Dr Sandra and Sophie, commemorated their birthdays with an event highlighting their dedication to community impact, empowerment, and personal accomplishments. The grand occasion...
Over 230 million girls worldwide have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). During this procedure, the clitoris, whose primary purpose is to give a woman pleasure, is...
A boy waved a large glove painted in the colours of the Ivorian flag at Angélique Kidjo as she performed her song “Afrika.” This song evokes...
Khaby Lame met with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to advocate for children’s rights, focusing on education and well-being.
Nigeria has seen considerable growth in internet usage and smartphone adoption in recent years, particularly among the younger population. The widespread use of online technology among...
Lagos is often praised for its vibrancy and opportunities. However, many residents in Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, particularly women and children, face growing challenges in accessing...
My money, my power means I have a voice that is loud, clear and can make changes...
Nigeria has so many problems, a 16-year-old in the university is not one of those problems.
One of them narrated that he was passing through a fancy restaurant when someone offered to give him food. When he opened it, all he found...
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Global humanitarians Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney join BBC correspondent BBC Gender and Identity correspondent Megha Mohan and director Yousef Eldin on a trip...
Many of us hold our childhood memories in high regard. We remember those days when we danced and played with reckless abandon and zero worries in...
Every October, we mark the International Day of the Girl Child. That is because as the world progresses, we recognise the need to bring to light...
The 6.8-magnitude quake struck 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh in Morocco.
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