The North-West Governors’ Forum (NWGF) has convened a high-level policy dialogue in Kano on reducing multidimensional poverty through scaled social protection systems and innovative financing. The summit, which drew policymakers,…
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The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has begun developing a 10-year strategic education plan. The programme also comprises a three-year operational plan…
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On my way to school, I see them almost every day. A child of seven or eight years old, standing under the hot sun with a tray in his or her hands, calling out to passersby. Sometimes, they smile, while other times they look tired. But…
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The Statistician General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Prince Yemi Adeniran, on Thursday led a delegation of development partners to Jigawar Alhaji Ado Danbagina in Dawakin Kudu…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing teachers’ welfare and promoting collaboration among educators to strengthen learning outcomes nationwide. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, restated this on Sunday in…
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Malnutrition remains one of the most pressing health challenges in Nigeria, especially among children under five. In Kano State, the crisis has reached worrying levels. According to UNICEF, about 51.9% of children under five are stunted,…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the nutritional status of children in Kano State, revealing that 51.9 per cent of children are stunted. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office Kano, Mr Rahma Farah, stated this…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the appointment of Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef as its new Country Representative for Nigeria. UNICEF announced this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, Wafaa…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Katsina Government have sensitised residents on the dangers associated with plastic pollution and the importance of planting trees  in the environment. The UNICEF Chief of Kano Field…
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The Kaduna State Government says it will train 8,700 School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) members to improve basic education in the state. Acting Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB),…
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