children
13 Mar
The economic crunch, which has pushed many households to multidimensional poverty, coupled with insecurity, natural disasters and lack of social amenities, has increased the number of child poverty in Nigeria, particularly in the North East.
7 Mar
As an emotional intelligence expert, I will like to empower parents and caregivers with tips for building emotional resilience in children. This article explores the significance of nurturing emotional resilience from an early age, laying the foundation for lifelong well-being.
25 Feb
Kehinde Ajanlekoko is a trader. She has four kids. Three of her children are in the university, while the last refused to further his education opting to learn a trade. Hard as she tried, the boy refused to go to school. Ajanlekoko said, “many people do not know how hard I tried to convince to…
25 Feb
Parenting in this part of the world has often been miscalculated. It has remained stagnant as it was from time immemorial. Guess what? Though the times have changed, the style of raising children hasn't, and this is affecting output as a family and children growing up in the society and immediate environment at large. Surely,…
8 Feb
A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV®, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages 9 months to 12 years old,
3 Feb
Sherifatu Eshinlokun-Adegbesan is a woman who wears many hats: educator, philanthropist, and social advocate. Her journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate changemaker is a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly children and young people. Driven by a desire to make a direct impact, she shifted gears from law to…
2 Feb
A Chinese couple, Zhang Bo and Ye Chengchen, were executed on Wednesday for the 2020 murders of their two young children, a two-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy. The case sparked outrage in China due to the deliberate and brutal nature of the killings. Zhang and Ye, who began an affair while he was still…
31 Dec
Harmattan has already come upon us, ushering in chilly weather and health challenges for our little ones. Ever wondered why children are more susceptible to sickness during harmattan? Factors like lower immunity, exposure to the cold, respiratory issues, and poor ventilation play a role. But fear not! Early recognition of symptoms and quick medical help…
16 Dec
The Campos Square Lagos, was transformed into a veritable Christmas wonderland by the Rotary Club of Lagos, as it hosted a Christmas party for children that can only be described as a scene straight out of a fairytale. Meticulously organised and executed with precision, the event brought to life a dazzling world of joy and…
16 Dec
It's a season for giving and acts of generosity often go a long way in the lives of beneficiaries. It is often said that charity begins at home. However, it is your duty as a parent or guardian to ensure that it doesn’t end at home.
16 Dec
Nigeria's primary healthcare system has languished for decades, marked by insufficient infrastructure and lack of essential drugs and equipment. The consequence has been the delivery of inefficient and poor-quality healthcare services nationwide. Families, pregnant women and children across the country grapple with the financial burden imposed by inadequate healthcare services. To address this situation, the…
21 Nov
As Nigeria joins the world to mark the Universal Day of the Child, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has affirmed that the country made progress in the area of child protection through the domestication and implementation of the Child Rights Act ...