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Maternal deaths down 17%, as malaria prevalence falls to 15% under Tinubu's reforms " Pate
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (367+ words) THE Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, says the reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu's administration have begun to improve health outcomes across Nigeria, with maternal mortality declining by 17 per cent and malaria prevalence falling…...
FG reviews child protection policies, rights reports
1+ week, 4+ day ago (684+ words) THE Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of Nigeria's child protection framework, including the 19-year-old National Child Policy and outstanding international child rights reports. The exercise seeks to strengthen protections nationwide. The review is taking place at the National…...
A Catechist, a child, and a mother
1+ week, 4+ day ago (244+ words) The catalyst for this shift began with the Responsorial Psalm: "We are His people, the sheep of His flock." At first hearing, the imagery of sheep can feel uncomfortable. In our cultural context, calling someone a sheep (at'r') is often…...
North-West governors commit to scaling up action on child poverty and social protection
2+ week, 1+ day ago (449+ words) GOVERNORS from Nigeria's North-West have committed to concrete, time-bound actions to reduce multidimensional poverty and improve the lives of children and women across the region, following a high-level policy dialogue held in Kano. Convened by the North-West Governors' Forum in…...
Shettima advocates universal child benefit to combat poverty in North-West
2+ week, 1+ day ago (551+ words) VICE President Kashim Shettima has called for the introduction of a universal child benefit to strengthen the Federal Government's efforts to tackle multidimensional poverty in the North-West with particular focus on children, mothers, and vulnerable families. Shettima made the call…...
FG, EU, International IDEA move to tackle rising abuse in schools, strengthen justice for survivors
2+ week, 3+ day ago (810+ words) As stakeholders seek to end violence in learning environments," improve prosecution of offenders This commitment was reinforced at the First Training of Trainers Workshop on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Legal Pathway for the Prosecution of Perpetrators of…...
Canadian envoy tasks journalists on ethical reporting for child protection
2+ week, 3+ day ago (584+ words) CANADA'S High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, has urged journalists in the country to ensure accurate, ethical and responsible reporting to protect the Nigerian child against online and physical violence. He made the call at the opening of a five-day…...
Poland moves to ban smartphones in primary schools
3+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) POLAND plans to ban mobile phones in all primary schools from next academic year under draft legislation approved by the government on Tuesday. The proposal, which will now be submitted to parliament, would take effect on September 1, 2026. In Poland, primary…...
Sallah: Al-Habibiyah tasks children on obedience to parents, constituted authority
3+ week, 5+ day ago (370+ words) Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society has urged children to obey their parents and constituted authority, as Sallah celebration came as a result of Prophet Ibrahim's obedience to Almighty Allah. The Wife of the Society's founder, Hajia Haulat A-Fuad, gave the advice in…...
Yusuf mourns ex-commissioner Yola
3+ week, 5+ day ago (210+ words) " GOV. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed shock and sorrow over the death of former Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Dr Mahmud Yola, who died after a prolonged illness. This is contained in a statement issued by…...