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UNICEF Laments Nigeria’s Out-of-school Children Figure Of 18.3 million

Global UpfrontMay 9, 2024May 9, 20240

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria which is now 18.3 million. UNICEF also raised

Over 50% Of Nigerian Girls Out-of-school With 48% From North East, North West, Says UNICEF

Global UpfrontSep 24, 2023September 24, 20230

More than 50 per cent of girls in Nigeria are not attending school at the Basic Education level, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has

Tackling Out of School Children in Nigeria, By Tijjani Mohamad

Global UpfrontSep 5, 2023September 5, 20230

Speaking at the 2022 International Day of Education, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawkins, lamented that over 13.2 million children

Lawless Kids And Fears Of Terrorism In Kano, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2023June 26, 20230

“And fear the fitnah (affliction and trial) which affects not in particular (only) those of you who do wrong.” – Quran 8 verse 25 The

Boko Haram Founders Told Me Poverty, Unemployment Caused Insurgency, Says Obasanjo, Warns On Dangers Of Over 20 Million Out-of-school Children

Global UpfrontJun 17, 2023June 17, 20230

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday said in the early days of Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, he was told by the founders of

Your 20 Million Out-Of-School Children Figure “Hoax And Unverified,” Buhari Media Organisation Tells UNESCO

Global UpfrontOct 16, 2022October 16, 20220

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) on Sunday described the figure of 20 million out-of-school-children in Nigeria released by United Nations Educational and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO)

10 Million Of 18.5 Out-of-school Children In Nigeria Are Girls, Majority From Northern Nigeria, Says UNICEF

Global UpfrontMay 13, 2022May 13, 20220

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that over 10 million of the 18.5 million out-of-school in Nigeria are girls and that majority of

15 Million Out-of-school Children Potential Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists, Obasanjo Warns

Global UpfrontFeb 22, 2022February 22, 20220

Demands new generation of younger Nigerians take over leadership positions Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria’s estimated 15 million out-of-school children are potential

936 Nigerian students kidnapped by bandits, terrorists in 6 months, fueling Out-of-School children increase

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2021June 14, 20210

At least 936 students of secondary and tertiary institutions were abducted by bandits and Boko Haram/Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Nigeria