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Three out of four Nigerian pupils unable to read, write -UNICEF

Naija Environment News August 2, 2023 0 Comment

Three-quarter of pupils in Nigerian primary schools lack adequate literacy and numeracy, according to a UNICEF assessment report. The global agency’s Chief of Education in Nigeria, Saadhna Panday-Soobrayan, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 2,...

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Expert tasks authorities on hygiene education in schools

Naija Environment News July 25, 2023 0 Comment

The Coordinator, School Health Initiative, Dr Maimuna Isah, on Tuesday called on authorities to intensify efforts in the teaching of sanitation and hygiene education in schools. Isah said promoting hygiene and sanitation was important for prevention...

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WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children

Naija Environment News July 25, 2023 0 Comment

On World Drowning Prevention Day this year, WHO is releasing an investment case study on drowning prevention showing how just two actions – investing in day care for pre-school aged children and teaching basic...

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Children’s first 1,000 days of life very critical to survival says UNICEF

Naija Environment News July 16, 2023 0 Comment

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that the first 1,000 days of life of children is critical to their survival and presents an opportunity to lay solid foundations for the child’s lifetime...

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Group advocates safe, accessible digital environment for children

Naija Environment News June 16, 2023 0 Comment

Save the Children International (SCI), an international Non-Governmental Organisation, has advocated for a safe and accessible digital environment for children to acquire quality education. SCI’s Director, Advocacy, Campaign, Communication and Media, Mr Amanuel Mamo,...