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Niger is in the grips of Islamist violence in its south and western regions - and children are among those bearing the brunt of the insecurity. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes for safety. But those who've stayed back are often out of reach of urgent humanitarian assistance...

Labour Market Intervention Project: A shift towards long-term economic resilience and recovery for women and children in Khana LGA By Annie Maurice Ekanem Ph.D. (Social Policy Officer, UNICEF Port Harcourt Field Office) and Dr. Guy Yogo (Chief Field Office, UNICEF Port Harcourt Field Office) Amid...

COVID-19 preventive measures have been labelled a luxury the poor cannot afford. Rivers is one of the states in Nigeria implementing these policies; with the greatest impact on its most vulnerable populations. This blog post assesses the readiness status of the poorest households in Rivers State in...

Background Many African countries have been praised for waging an effective campaign to combat the spread of coronavirus despite their reputation for having fragile state heath systems. The continent, which has a population of more than one billion, has had about 1.5 million cases, according to data...

To help children understand how to protect themselves and their families from the coronavirus, UNICEF Nigeria launched a COVID-19 prevention animation project on International Youth Day 2020. The 90-second animated video – created by young people themselves - brings to life in a fun way the...

The goal of this blog article is to spark questions, conversations, and inspiration for youth on climate change, sustainable agriculture, and intersectional environmentalism. We urge you to follow Nigerian youth activist Oladosu Adenike’s lead and engage in your own research, discussions, and...