Page Stories Read the latest stories about children and families in Nigeria Stories from Nigeria Article A teacher with a heart In Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria, a young teacher dedicates her career to supporting children affected by conflict. Read the story Article Mothers' Support Groups fight child malnutrition in Bayelsa Thanks to lessons learned from Mothers' Support Groups in Nembe, Bayelsa State - parents are now more knowledgeable about their infants' nutritional needs Read the story Article Innovative Strategies Influence Young People in Nigeria Thanks to UNICEF Nigeria's “Give It A Shot” campaign, youngsters are learning about COVID-19 vaccines and passing that knowledge on to their peers. Read the story Article Helping Benue Children Survive Devastating Floods “Today we are delighted to see UNICEF has come to our rescue” Read the story Article For schoolboy Bakura, Braille and broadcasting In north-east Nigeria, a blind vulnerable boy moves closer to his life’s passion on World’s Children’s Day Read the story Article Sanitation vouchers bring toilets to families in north-west USAID’s funding support is boosting toilet ownership and use in a north-west Nigeria rural community Read the story Load more items Photo essays Photo essay Fathers leading the way to adequate nutrition In Nguru Local Government Area, Yobe State, fathers are taking the lead in ensuring that their children grow and thrive by receiving a nutritious diet. See the story 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 Load more items
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