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We work to promote the rights of children in Nigeria. At this time, we are especially working with partners to prevent the spread of diseases. Learn how we are supporting children to reach their full potential.

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What you need to know about the coronavirus

Latest updates and resources to help you protect yourself and your family from coronavirus

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Article
Zainab’s second chance

Thousands of conflict-affected youths in Borno are receiving literacy, numeracy and vocational skills

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Article
In Borno, teachers stand against trauma

After an intensive training on psychosocial support, teachers iIn Borno say they are better equipped to tackle anxiety and trauma in children.

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Community nutrition mobilizers save lives

One little boy recovers from severe acute malnutrition with support from UNICEF and the Kuwait Fund

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New-born baby
Press release
01 January 2021

New Year’s babies: Over 21,000 children will be born in Nigeria on New Year’s Day

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Press release
24 December 2020
Sweden gives SEK 10 million to help fight COVID-19-related malnutrition in north-east Nigeria
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Students wash their hands at a handwashing station
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‘COVID-proofing’ Lagos public schools

As public schools in Lagos state reopen for in-person learning, UNICEF is supporting the state to put in place protocols to mitigate the spread of the virus

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Statement
18 December 2020

Statement by UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins on the release of schoolboys in Katsina

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Gambo Ibrahim, a teacher at the Dogon Kuka Primary School, Yobe State
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Access to safe water protects children at Dogon Kuka School

Water, sanitation and hygiene services in schools are linked to improved school attendance, retention and learning outcomes

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Shallow wells no more

A Dutch-funded project provides safe water in underserved schools, health centres and communities in conflict-affected Borno and Yobe States

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Statement
13 December 2020
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa Marie-Pierre Poirier on school attack in north-western Nigeria
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Team MUDA
Press release
11 December 2020

Global recognition for youths from north-east Nigeria

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Amira goes back to school
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Amira sets aside her fears and returns to school

For Amira, returning to school has marked another change in her life – a return to planning for a promising future

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The heroes of Zomon Ahmadu
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The heroes of Zomon Ahmadu

Braving a harsh climate and difficult terrain, women health workers are providing remote communities lifesaving services

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