Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Unite in Protecting Education The First Lady emphasized that education must never be compromised Urges security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure stronger protection for schools nationwide Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to unite in protecting education and safeguarding schools across the nation, stressing that … Read more
Kaduna Assembly commits to programme-based budgeting for 2026. UNICEF conducts training to enhance lawmakers’ budgeting skills. Focus on child development sectors: education, health, water, and social protection. The Kaduna State House of Assembly has announced plans to implement programme-based budgeting in the 2026 fiscal year to better address citizens’ needs. According to Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
A new UNICEF report shows progress in birth registration, with nearly 80 percent of children under five registered in the past five years. However, 150 million children remain unregistered, lacking official recognition. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calls for stronger efforts to ensure every child is registered at birth. Birth registration is crucial for a … Read more
Position: Supply and Logistics Assistant Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Type: Contract Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: 5 years Job Field: Logistics Organization Overview: UNICEF works to advocate for children’s rights, meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential in Nigeria. The UNICEF Nigeria country programme focuses on accelerating the realization of children’s … Read more
LAGOS, UNICEF COLLABORATE TO COMBAT CHOLERA IN BADAGRY LGA … Conduct Two-day Advocacy, Sensitisation Visit to Badagry Communities Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to combat cholera through a comprehensive and meetings with community leaders, aimed to raise awareness and promote preventive measures against the disease. … Read more
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, has promised to support the National Population Commission to establish more birth registration centres in Nigeria. The UNICEF Chief of Lagos Field Office, Mrs. Celine Lafoucriere made this pledge when a delegation of the NPC Lagos State, led by Barrister Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, visited her office. EDITOR’S … Read more
The National Population Commission (NPC) Lagos State, led by Barrister Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, visited UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office to seek support for enhancing Lagos’s Vital Registration System, with both parties emphasizing the importance of political will and collaboration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Population Commission (NPC) Lagos State, led by Honourable Federal Commissioner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Lagos State Government to urgently provide high-standard water and sanitation facilities to communities to curb the cholera outbreak in the state. Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucrier, made this call on Saturday in response to the ongoing cholera outbreak … Read more
Alarming food insecurity in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states $306 million appeal launched for emergency aid Collaborative effort to address malnutrition and save lives Eko Hot Blog reports that in a concerted effort, the Nigerian government and global partners have unveiled a $306 million appeal to combat the worsening food and nutrition crisis plaguing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that it has equipped over 1.8 million Nigerian children with learning materials in the past four years, emphasizing the need for the Nigerian government to expand its foundational literacy initiatives. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with its Development Partners, on Saturday, commenced the implementation of another round of house-to-house Polio Outbreak Response across 57 Local Government Areas/Local Council Development Areas of the state. A statement signed by Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board … Read more
Former Nigerian lawmaker Shehu Sani has criticized President Buhari for claiming to have delivered on his promises. Sani accused the outgoing president of leaving behind a huge debt and masses of citizens in poverty, citing a UNICEF report that over 133 million Nigerians live in poverty. He also alleged that Buhari would be leaving behind … Read more
Bishop Kukah has described Nigeria as being under attack by the forces of darkness. He described havoc caused by Bandits, terrorists and other tormentors of Nigeria’s security as forces of darkness. He urged Nigerians to be resilient to crush the forces perpetuating insecurity across the Country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mathew Kukah, famous Catholic … Read more
UNICEF donated the learning devices to schools in Lagos State. The state’s education commissioner handed over the devices to public schools. The commissioner said the Lagos government is determined to enhance the quality of education in the state to global standards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has presented 60 Teaching and … Read more
Terrorists have released the children they abducted in Katsina. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Katsina State Police Command said the 21 children abducted by terorrists on a farm in Faskari Local Government Area have been released. EDITOR’S PICKS Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription Service With Blue Tick Unpainted Intra-State Commercial Vehicles To Be Impounded … Read more
UNICEF has called on the FG to do everything possible to rescue children abducted in Katsina. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has asked the federal government of Nigeria to take necessary actions to rescue children abducted on a farm in Faskari LGA of Katsina. EDITOR’S PICKS Half Salaries: UNIJOS … Read more
In an effort to honour teachers worldwide on Wednesday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has partnered with other organisations. Eko Hot Blog reports that in this year’s 2022 celebration, UNESCO said “Education is key for achieving the global goals and teachers are key for achieving inclusive, quality education and a better … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has reaffirmed that the present administration will continue to foster essential partnerships to upscale the implementation of the third pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, Education and Technology, to ultimately prepare a world-class multi-skilled workforce for global recognition. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the … Read more
There Was No Presidential Order To Resolve ASUU Strike In Two Weeks – Adamu EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has denied getting a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari to resolve the protracted strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in two weeks. During the weekly Ministerial … Read more
Some parents of missing Chibok schoolgirls have expressed frustration and anguish over what they described as eight years of sorrow and pain The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) also regretted the invisible harm school attacks inflict on victims’ mental health EDITOR’S PICK Military Intercept Security Agents Taking Ransom To Bandits In Kaduna JUST … Read more