UNICEF Nigeria Welcomes Release of Over 180 Children Suspected of Boko Haram Ties from Administrative Custody

In November 2016, UNICEF Child Protection Officer walks with children at Maiduguri transit centre, Borno State, Nigeria. © UNICEF/UN038572/Naftalin (CNW Group/UNICEF Canada).

UNICEF Nigeria Welcomes Release of Over 180 Children Suspected of Boko Haram Ties from Administrative Custody

ABUJA, Nigeria, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ - UNICEF welcomes today the release of 183 children from Nigerian Armed Forces, in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria. The release comes after the children, aged 7-18, were cleared of ties with Boko Haram insurgents.

"These 8 girls and 175 boys are first and foremost victims of the ongoing conflict and their release is an important step on their long road to recovery," said Mohamed Fall, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria. "We will be working with the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and partners to provide the children with all the assistance they need. I also want to commend the action taken by the military and the authorities, it demonstrates a clear commitment to better protect children affected by the conflict."

Fact Sheet: Global Opportunities in Nigeria’s Technology Hub

PRESS RELEASE

Fact Sheet: Global Opportunities in Nigeria’s Technology Hub

The Vice President has spoken extensively about the commitment of Government to supporting the growth of technology and creative industries in the country through its policies and reforms

ABUJA, Nigeria, July 10, 2018/ -- *As VP Osinbajo leads roadshow to showcase growth of Nigeria’s technology & entertainment sectors.

The City of London's Offer to Nigeria

The City of London's Offer to Nigeria
LONDON, 29 June 2018 / PRN Africa / --

The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Charles Bowman speaks on trade opportunities between the City of London and Nigeria.

Honourable Minister, High Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen.

It is a real honour to be here with you all this afternoon.

I'd like to start by thanking the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment whom I first met in London at the UK/Nigeria Trade & Investment Summit in the margins of the Commonwealth Business Forum. I also had the pleasure of meeting him alongside His Excellency Vice-President Osinbajo in Abuja a few days ago. Many thanks for that generous introduction and for joining us today.

Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD Train African Entrepreneurs To Become Catalysts for Digital Transformation

Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma and UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi address the eFounders classeFounders Fellows visit Alibaba's Hema "New Retail" Grocery StoreAlibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma, UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi and UNCTAD staff with the third eFounders Fellowship Cohort


Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD Train African Entrepreneurs To Become Catalysts for Digital Transformation

Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma and UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi address the eFounders classeFounders Fellows visit Alibaba's Hema "New Retail" Grocery StoreAlibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma, UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi and UNCTAD staff with the third eFounders Fellowship Cohort
29 entrepreneurs from 11 countries in Africa travel to China to participate in intensive eFounders Fellowship course

HANGZHOU, China, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) brought 29 young entrepreneurs from 11 countries across Africa to the Alibaba campus in Hangzhou, China for the third eFounders Fellowship cohort.

Donald Duke Represents Nigeria at the 2018 African Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) in Washington DC

PRESS RELEASE

Donald Duke Represents Nigeria at the 2018 African Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) in Washington DC

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, June 25, 2018/ -- Nigeria is about to be set on the global stage again when Donald Duke, the former Governor of Cross Rivers State speaks at the African Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) (http://ATIGS2018.com) on June 25 this year. He will be joining other global thought leaders within the public and private sectors to address issues bothering on foreign-direct investments and emerging markets between Africa and the rest of the world.

Human Trafficking of Underprivileged Girls from Neighbouring Countries in Nigeria

The UNICEF in Nigeria has been doing a lot for the protection and welfare of underprivileged children in Africa's most populous country where thousands of minors are victims of human traffickers who are trafficking the most vulnerable underprivileged girls from the neighbouring countries to be used as .housemaids and street hawkers exposed to daily dangers and threats to their lives. But the federal government of Nigeria and state governments are doing nothing to stop the horrifying human trafficking of the underprivileged girls from the villages in the country and the neighbouring countries. In fact, many senior government officials and other civil servants, including law enforcement agents violate the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.
In 2003, Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act to domesticate the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Children's Rights Act 2003 (CRA) was created to serve as a legal documentation and protection of Children rights and responsibilities in Nigeria.
See https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/children_1938.html.

Young African Leaders Arrive in U.S., Fostering Connections with Americans

Young African Leaders Arrive in U.S., Fostering Connections with Americans

The Mandela Washington Fellowship creates stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions, spurring economic growth, and enhancing peace and security on the continent.Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2018 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered in partnership with IREX, a non-profit organization. The Mandela Washington Fellowship creates stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions, spurring economic growth, and enhancing peace and security on the continent.

itel Debuts Three Smartphones on Android(TM) Oreo(TM) System (Go edition) in Africa

itel Debuts Three Smartphones on Android(TM) Oreo(TM) System (Go edition) in Africa 

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- itel, a mobile phone brand committed to providing budget-friendly, high quality products boasting excellent user experience under TRANSSION Holdings, has today announced to launch its first three smartphones which run on the Android™ Oreo™ operating system (Go edition) -- itel P32, A32F and A15, into the African market.

In Her Shoes 2018: New Profile Added to Raise Funds for Separated Immigrant Families

In Her Shoes 2018: New Profile Added to Raise Funds for Separated Immigrant Families

Maternal malnutrition awareness campaign asks participants to adopt the diet of a woman in a crisis setting

In Her Shoes profiles 5 women in crisis situations around the globe
AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Circle of Health International (COHI), an international humanitarian organization providing reproductive, maternal, and newborn health care in crisis settings around the world, today launches one of its most engaging campaigns, In Her Shoes. Intended to bring awareness to the devastating impact maternal malnutrition has on both mothers and babies, In Her Shoes asks participants to adopt the diet of a woman in a developing country for 24 hours. And in response to the current crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, a sixth challenge  has been added for a woman in the Rio Grande Valley.

U.S Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom in Nigeria

U.S Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom in Nigeria

U.S Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback is reported to be visiting Abuja, Kaduna, and Lagos, Nigeria from June 18-22.

Alongside Ambassador W. Stuart Symington, Ambassador Brownback is meeting with government officials, religious leaders, and civil society groups. The Ambassadors will also tour the National Mosque and visit a refugee camp.

For more information, please contact DRL-Press@state.gov. Follow the Office of International Religious Freedom on Twitter at @State_IRF and Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor's Twitter account: at @State_DRL @StateDRL on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE US Department of State