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Child Labour Crisis: 138 Million Children Still Working Worldwide, Says ILO
Nigeria has renewed its commitment to protecting children from exploitation as new figures from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveal that about 138 million…
International Child Labour Day Gives Red Card to Child Labour, Highlighting Global Fight to Protect Children’s Future
The world marked the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, 2026, with the theme, “Red card to child labour: Fair play for…
Nigeria Pledges Urgent Action to End Child Labour Ahead of 2030 Target
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to protecting the child’s right to survival and development as it intensifies efforts to eliminate child labour…
Shettima Pushes Universal Child Benefit to Tackle Poverty, Protect Children
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the introduction of a Universal Child Benefit to help tackle multidimensional poverty and improve the welfare of…
Lagos Arrests Nine Children Among 45 Beggars in Citywide Crackdown
The Lagos State Government has arrested 45 beggars, including nine children, during enforcement operations carried out in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS. The operation has…
Adamawa Children Forced into Waste Picking Amid Poverty, Climate Disasters
In Adamawa State, worsening poverty and climate-related disasters are forcing children to pick waste for survival instead of attending school, raising urgent child protection…
Lagos Street Children Face Daily Danger as Child Protection Laws Remain Weak
In Lagos, Nigeria, thousands of children live adult lives in child bodies, navigating streets that are both their workplace and a constant source of…
Viral Video Sparks Panic Over Possible “Child Soldier” Recruitment in Northeast Nigeria
A viral video showing about 18 children dressed in military camouflage and celebrating in a forested area has sparked widespread concern in Borno State.…
UNICEF Flags Grave Violation as Over 1,100 Children Were Recruited and Exploited by Armed Groups in 2024
North-East governors have renewed commitments to safeguard children following revelations that 1,120 children were recruited into armed groups in 2024, according to the United…
‘Barema’ Crisis: Schoolgirls in Gombe Pushed Into Farm Labour, Exposed to Exploitation and Abuse
Child protection advocates are sounding the alarm over a growing practice that sends school-aged girls into farm labour for meagre pay, warning it is…