By Chioma Obinna & Rotimi Ojomoyela The National Population Commission (NPC), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have intensified efforts to ensure that every Nigerian child is registered at birth and given a legal identity from the earliest stage of life. The […]

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UNICEF emphasizes birth registration as a child's fundamental right in Nigeria, unlocking access to education, healthcare, and social protection. Learn why