UNICEF to mop up over 500,000 out-of-school children in four northern Nigerian states
The states are Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara
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The states are Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara
The UN agency says Nigeria has the second largest number of stunted children in the world.
The Fund says having good toilet facility was a fundamental human right.
“Out of every 1000 newborn, 161 are likely to die before their fifth birthday in Bauchi."
Nigeria is among top five countries practising open defecation, says the agency.
The official says140 million have cell phones, while only 97 million have access to improved sanitation in Nigeria
Malnutrition is hampering survival and development of children.
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"19 million have to walk long distances to get water".
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The report says eight of the 10 most dangerous places to be born are in sub-Saharan Africa, due to poverty, ...
An education specialist says nurturing environments contribute to positive health outcomes and fewer developmental challenges.
The donors appeal for lifting of blockades to permit entry of relief materials.
The report covers 2016 and 2017.
The agency recommends six months of paid maternity leave and four weeks paternity leave in Nigeria.
The Fund noted with dismay that too many children were destroyed by the crisis in the North-East region.
“Children from the richest quintile are three times likely to attend school than children from the poorest families.
“An uneducated population will be locked in a cycle of poverty for their entire lives,” the lawmaker said.
“Breastfeeding drastically reduces deaths from acute respiratory infection and diarrhoea."
Cases of rape of children are on the rise too.
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