What the High Number of Malnourished Children Means for Nigeria’s Future

2 Million Children Malnourished in Nigeria – UNICEF - Lagos Television

The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria now stands as the country with the highest burden of malnourished children in Africa. The international agency disclosed this on its website on Tuesday, adding that only two out of every 10 children affected currently have access to treatment. It said with an estimated two million children in Nigeria suffering from severe…

Two million children malnourished in Nigeria, second highest worldwide

The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria now stands as the country with the highest burden of malnourished children in Africa. The international agency disclosed this on its website on Tuesday, adding that only two out of every 10 children affected currently have access to treatment. It said with an estimated two million children in Nigeria suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the world’s most populous black nation has the second…

What the High Number of Malnourished Children Means for Nigeria’s Future

On Monday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) disclosed that Nigeria has the highest number of malnourished children in Africa and the second highest in the world. Nemat Hajeebhoy, the organisation’s Chief for Nutrition, spoke during a media briefing on the 2025 lean season multisectoral response plan for Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. EDITOR’S PICKS […] The post What the High Number of Malnourished Children Means for Nigeria’s Future…

From Crisis to Colossus: Why Nigeria’s Future Depends on Bold Reform and Unshakable Resolve - Dr. Kenny Odugbemi

Nigeria stands at a defining crossroads—caught between the weight of its untapped potential and the drag of persistent challenges that threaten to stunt its rise. Yet, buried beneath the corruption scandals, security threats, and economic uncertainty lies a promise: a New Nigeria, brimming with opportunity, innovation, and global relevance. The Nigeria of today is wounded but not defeated. Corruption remains a vicious leech, draining public trus…