Child Protection
Violence against children occurs in homes, families, schools, communities and other places where children should feel safe. See how UNICEF is supporting the Government of Nigeria to protect children. The…
Hardship: Tinubu provides palliatives to students nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided palliative to the Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across all 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The President, through the…
Presidency seeks integration of NIN with student ID cards
The Presidency has demanded the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) with student ID cards for multipurpose use, including provision of accurate data on Nigerian students. Senior Special Assistant…
EU urges Nigeria to prioritise children’s education
The European Union has called on the Nigerian government to ensure that children have unhindered access to education, healthcare, and social services. EU Ambassador-designate to Nigeria and Economic Community of…
UN Missions Conducts Child Protection Training for South Sudan’s Armed Forces
AWEIL, Dec 23 (AGCNewsNet) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has completed a three-day workshop in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, training 50 officers from South…
Somali Girls Break Barriers to Education Through Mentorship Program
DHOBLEY, Somalia, Jan. 2 (AGCNewsNet) - Fourteen-year-old Ilhan Jimcaale Abdi, a student at Dhobley Primary School, has seen her life take a positive turn since receiving hygiene kits and mentorship…
Afe Babalola Honored with 2024 Best Nigerian Patriot Award
ABUJA, Jan 9 (AGCNewsNet) – Elder statesman and legal icon Chief Afe Babalola has been awarded the 2024 Best Nigerian Patriot Award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to humanitarian…
Nigeria Health WatchIn October 2024, Nigeria Health Watch hosted the Policy PHC Dialogue titled: “Strengthening PHC Accountability for Improved Maternal and Child Health: Bridging Gaps in Primary Health Care Service Delivery.”Nigeria Health Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCfO5dm9kkg The event aimed to foster discussions and actionable strategies to enhance health outcomes in communities by improving accountability, strengthening service delivery, and addressing gaps in primary healthcare, particularly for…
Africa Faces Over 200 Disease Outbreaks in 2024; Cholera Tops Fatalities List
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 18 (AGCNewsNet) – Africa reported over 200 disease outbreaks in 2024, with cholera emerging as the deadliest, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced.…