6 d. ago Letter to Minister of Education on cancellation of mother tongue as medium of instruction in primary schools

By Karimot Olábísí Odébòdé Dear Honourable Minister of Education, I must begin by acknowledging what an interesting and consequential one year it has been under your leadership. The decisions you make in this office shape the future of millions of Nigerian children, and for that reason, I write to you with both respect and deep […]

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9 d. ago NOA, NBC set up committee to localise 70% of cartoon content

The NOA and NBC have formed a committee to ensure 70% of Nigerian cartoon content reflects national values, aiming to shape children’s attitudes positively Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-nbc-set-up-committee-to-localise-70-of-cartoon-content/

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1 week ago Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA

No fewer than 202,860 Nigerian children have so far received doses of the new malaria vaccine, the National Primary Health read more Over 200,000 Nigerian children receive new malaria vaccine – NPHCDA

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1 week ago ‘Security Agencies Must Prevent Future Kidnappings,’ Tinubu Welcomes 100 Niger State Schoolchildren’s Release

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian children should no longer be “sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma”. The post ‘Security Agencies Must Prevent Future Kidnappings,’ Tinubu Welcomes 100 Niger State Schoolchildren’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago MFM urges stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children

The MFM church calls on stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children at a student leadership summit held in Akure, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfm-urges-stakeholders-to-prioritise-quality-education-for-nigerian-children/

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3 w. ago Court Orders Federal Govt, States To Provide Free, Compulsory Education For All Nigerian Children

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the “I hold that the […]

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3 w. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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3 w. ago NGE urges Nigerian media to amplify voices of children caught in violence

…Calls for govt., CSOs collaboration to end tragic pattern of killings The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), read more NGE urges Nigerian media to amplify voices of children caught in violence-prone zones

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3 w. ago Abductions: Nigerian Authorities Are Failing Children, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI), a global human rights organisation, has lent its voice against a series of kidnapping attacks sweeping across Nigeria, saying that the Nigerian government was not doing enough to protect the lives and guarantee the safety of its younger generation. The organisation stated this in a statement on Saturday, while reacting to attacks, […]

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3 w. ago Parents shouldn’t hide medical history from children — British

A urologist explains why parents must share their medical history, especially regarding hereditary risks like prostate cancer, with their children. Read More: https://punchng.com/parents-shouldnt-hide-medical-history-from-children-british-nigerian-urologist/

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4 w. ago Federal Govt, Group Push For Stronger Child Protection Measures

The federal government and Save the Children International have renewed calls for stronger protection of children’s rights, improved access to education, and intensified efforts to eliminate child marriage across the country. The advocacy was reinforced in Abuja at the 7th National Children’s Parliament and the launch of the State of Nigerian Girl Report II (2025), […]

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