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Nigeria, with the biggest economy in Africa is yet to make a breakthrough in the malnutrition problem facing millions of its citizens, especially children. [4] In Nigeria, the situation of malnutrition is very appalling. In the world, Nigeria is the second highest burden of stunted children with a national prevalence rate of 32 percent of ...
Child labour is pervasive in every state of the country. [1] In 2006, the number of child workers was estimated at 15 million. [2] [3] Poverty is a major factor that drives child labour in Nigeria. In poor families, child labour is a major source of income for the family. [2] About 6 million of Nigeria's children do not go to school at all.
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS or (NACA), established in 2000, is Nigeria’s primary body responsible for coordinating the national response to HIV/AIDS.It works to reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality through strategic planning, policy formulation, advocacy, research, and effective implementation of interventions across the country.
Child labour is pervasive in every state of the country. [153] In 2006, the number of child workers was estimated at 15 million. [154] [155] Poverty is a major factor that drives child labour in Nigeria. In poor families, child labour is a major source of income for the family. [154] About 6 million of Nigeria's children do not go to school at all.
A recent WHO report found Nigeria's annual mean PM2.5 concentration at 72 μg/m 3, well above the recommended limit of 10 μg/m 3. [40] According to the World Health data report, air pollution is a leading cause of death and disability in Nigeria, contributing to chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and communicable diseases.
The Aisha Buhari Foundation was founded in response to the socio-economic challenges faced by women and children in Nigeria. [3] In its inaugural year, the organization introduced the Future Assured program, a comprehensive initiative centered on maternal and child health, nutrition, and education.
Female child labour in Nigeria refers to the high incidence in Nigeria of girls aged 5–14 who are involved in economic activities outside education and leisure. [1] The prevalence of female child labour in Nigeria is largely due to household economic status, [2] but other factors include: the educational status of parents, the presence of peer pressure, and high societal demand for domestic ...
In 2016, Nigeria's Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) reported that it has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world, an estimated 10.5 million. [10] Hence, the implementation of the State Universal Basic Education Board's provision for free Universal Basic Education for every Nigerian child of school-going age.