Page Stories Read the latest stories about children and families in Nigeria Stories from Nigeria Article Integrated vaccines, a path to full immunization in Nigeria UNICEF and partners are embarking on new ways to ensure no child is deprived of life-saving vaccines through an integrated vaccines campaign Read the story Article A Father's Quest for Gender Equality in His Home 40-year-old Oseyande John grew up in a culture where boys were valued more than girls. Now Oseyande strives to do things differently in his own home. Read the story Article In Lagos, COVID-19 vaccination sites move to local markets With the support of the UN Basket Fund, UNICEF is helping Lagos state make the vaccines available in famous local markets for eligible populations. Read the story Article My Face, My Voice David Ayodeji, 29, is an advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS. When he was diagnosed with HIV, he resolved to fight the virus and live a healthy life. Read the story Article How Hauwa got her ‘freedom’ back After a challenging period of managing her menstrual health, UNICEF is supporting Hauwa and other vulnerable girls in Nigeria to regain their dignity. Read the story Article WASH facilities influence school attendance among adolescent Millions of girls and women lack adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management Read the story Load more items Photo essays Photo Essay Vaccination is a lifesaver Maryam Ahmad Alhassan, a community mobilizer in Kano, works to stop rumours about vaccines. See the story Photo Essay Their long road to freedom At the Bulumkutu Interim Care Centre in Maiduguri, boys formerly associated with armed groups are finding answers to the questions of peace and purpose See the story Photo Essay Nigerian Children: A Story of Resilience and Promise UNICEF is supporting Nigerian children to rise above disruptions created by COVID-19 See the story Photo Essay In northern Nigeria, volunteer drivers save children’s lives Thanks to EU support, there is now a corps of 900 trained volunteer drivers transporting children who need urgent medical care to hospitals in Kebbi State See the story Photo Essay A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Hygiene Promoter Zainab, a volunteer hygiene promoter in north-east Nigeria, works on the frontline to ensure communities are protected from the coronavirus See the story Photo Essay Nigerian children sketch it out In Lagos State, some boys have started sketching their feelings about the COVID-19 crisis - and how the lockdown has affected them See the story Load more items
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