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UNICEF in Nigeria

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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A woman and her baby
Article
In Banki, therapeutic food keep vulnerable children alive

With micronutrient nutrition supplies, essential drugs and counselling, conflict-affected children in Banki are bouncing back from the brink of malnutrition

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A nurse
Article
Proudly delivering quality health care services

Celebrating the lifesaving contribution of nurses in Port Harcourt

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A girl in the classroom
Article
How a UNICEF volunteer enrolled six out-of-school girls in s

After one year of relentless engagement, a community mobiliser in north-east Nigeria convinced an aged Mallam to enroll his six daughters in school

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A voluntary community mobilizer holding her immunization card
Photo Essay
Vaccination is a lifesaver

Maryam Ahmad Alhassan, a community mobilizer in Kano, works to stop rumours about vaccines.

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A mother and child
Press release
28 April 2022

UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm’ of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children

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Zainab Yakubu
Article
In north-east Nigeria, bed nets help stop malaria

UNICEF is combating malaria and improving child survival and development in north-east Nigeria, with funding from the United Nations Foundation.

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A mother holding her baby during immunization
Article
Saving children in remote communities through vaccination

Achieving long live through immunization

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A group of girls going to school with their UNICEF bags
Press release
14 April 2022

UNICEF calls for safety of learners in schools to encourage girls’ education

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A girl released from captivity.
Article
No one can separate me from education

After almost four years in captivity, Habiba, one of the Chibok girls released by armed groups in 2017 in north-east Nigeria, is back to school.

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A health worker
Article
The Nurse who is every child’s ‘grandma’ in Ayetoro

A nurse's dedication brings relief to the hard-to-reach fishing community of Ayetoro - Makoko.

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Students in the class
Press release
28 March 2022

EU, UNICEF improve school data collection, analysis and usage in north-east Nigeria

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Asabe
Article
An Ode to Mothers in Displacement

Celebrating mothers affected by conflict.

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A girl smiling surrounded by digital learning tools
Press release
24 March 2022

12 million Nigerian students to have increased access to education through new Learning Passport

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A girl fetching water
Press release
22 March 2022

Africa to drastically accelerate progress on water, sanitation and hygiene – report

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