Following the recent flood disaster in Delta State, selected health workers drawn from the most affected communities within the state have been equipped with skills and tools for effective response to flood occurrence by the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA.
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UNFPA, Canada partner to address women, girl challenges in Nigeria
THE United Nations Fund for Population (UNFPA) says it is collaborating with the Canadian Government to address Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other challenges facing women, young and adolescent girls in Nigeria. Dr Eugene Kongnyuy, the Acting Country Representative of UNFPA Nigeria, said this at the opening of a three-day workshop on addressing gaps in […]
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UN puts Nigeria’s population at 195.9m
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says 76 percent of Nigerians are between ages 0 to 24, as the country’s population hits 195.9 million. READ ALSO: Checking population explosion In its UNFPA state of world population report, with the theme: “The power of choice: Reproductive rights and the demographic,” the UN agency revealed that 148.8 million […]
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UNFPA donates relief materials to flood affected states
THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated over 5700 relief items to the Nigerian Government in responses to flood-affected States. The acting UNFPA Country Representative, Dr Eugene Konguyny made the donation to the Minister […]
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Child marriage impediment to increasing Nigeria’s working population –UNFPA
Dr Mabingue Ngom, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa, United Nations Population Fund, has said that child marriage has remained an impediment to achieving Demographic Dividend in Nigeria. Ngom made this known while fielding questions at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja. According to UNFPA, DD is the economic growth potential […] …
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FGM more prevalent in Osun, Ebonyi, Imo –UNFPA
Dr Yakubu Aliu, the Acting Head of the United Nations Population Fund in Cross River, says one out of every four Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49 have undergone Female Genital Mutilation. Aliu told the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar on Tuesday that the figures were based on the National Demographic […] …
UNFPA seeks support for young persons to attain full potentials
THE United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA), says young persons should be involved in plans that will guide them in attaining their full potentials in life. The Acting Head of UNFPA in Cross River, Dr Yakubu […]
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Growth: FG directs MDAs to implement UNFPA programmes
The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to implement United Nations Fund for Population (UNFPA) support programmes and projects in line with its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).
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