The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending child labour in Nigeria, saying it is stepping up efforts to meet the global target of eradicating the practice by 2030. Speaking during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, the Director of the Labour Inspectorate Department at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Magaji Ademu, said Nigeria remains dedicated to eliminating all forms of child labour across the country. According to him, the government has developed key policy frameworks aimed at addressing the issue. He revealed that Nigeria’s National Child Labour Policy and National Action Plan, prepared with support from the International Labour...

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, launched a passionate campaign for healthier lifestyles among Nigerian children, declaring that the nation’s future depends on a generation that embraces vaccination, proper nutrition, personal hygiene and mental well-being. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Kid’s Dialogue Series in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa urged students to take responsibility for their health. He noted that good health remains the foundation for learning, productivity and leadership. The programme, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency ,NPHCDA, and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutritious Solutions (C-WINS), brought together students from schools across the Federal...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending child labour in Nigeria, saying it is stepping up efforts to meet the global target...

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, launched a passionate campaign for healthier lifestyles among Nigerian children, declaring that the nation’s future depends on a...