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More than 1,680 schoolchildren have been kidnapped in Nigeria since the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State, with fear of att

Our Girl Champion, Maryam Ahmed and Theresa Lola, Nigerian British poet and current Young People's Laureate for London, recently led a poetry workshop with girls from Nigeria

NIGERIA – ‘Attacks unacceptable, schools should never be a place of fear’

SAVE THE CHILDREN - ‘School turned into nightmare after attack in Nigeria’

An Exclusive Interview with Duncan Harvey, Country Director, Save the Children NigeriaIn this interview, Duncan shares his professional journey, life in Nigeria, and what excites him about his role. From childhood dreams to favourite Nigerian dishes, hobbies, and daily life, read the full interview!

Discover all you need to know about Save the Children's work in Nigeria.

Save the Children is “horrified” by reports of 80 college students abducted in Nigeria

Deadly floods in Niger and Nigeria affect 75,000 children and leave communities in disarray

A relentless wave of attacks against farmers in Nigeria by armed groups is threatening to worsen the hunger crisis.

‘Millions of children going hungry in North-East Nigeria as attacks devastate lives’ – SAVE THE CHILDREN

Meet Purity Oriaifo, Save the Children Nigeria Youth Ambassador

Statement in response to the attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Ondo State, Nigeria

A staggering 7,202 cases of diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection fatal without treatment, were confirmed in Nigeria last week

An analysis by Save the Children found an uptick in school kidnappings in Nigeria since January 2024, with at least 10 attacks affecting more than 670 children.

Theresa Lola runs poetry workshop for girls from conflict-affected parts of Nigeria for International Day of the Girl

Heavy rains in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria have led to the worst flooding in 30 years, affecting at least 239,000 people

Death rates from major cholera outbreaks in Sudan and Nigeria have surged to up to three times the global average putting thousands of children at risk as cases continue to rise as conflict and flooding hamper access to treatment, said Save the Children.

Around one in six – or 15.6 million – children in Nigeria are facing hunger in the lead up to the lean season, according to a new analysis.

A day in the life of Chachu Tadicha – team leader for Borno State Field Office, Nigeria

The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, backed by GSK, has selected two standout projects to improve child vaccination rates in Nigeria and Ethiopia, where millions of children remain unvaccinated.Both projects were chosen from 120 submissions and will receive $100,000 in support. These innovations aim to transform immunization outcomes and are part of a broader mission to ensure no child suffers from preventable diseases.

We work to ensure that all children in Nigeria are protected from violence and harm. We especially work to protect orphans, vulnerable children and children affected by conflict.Our programmes operate from the community up to the national level to promote children's rights and protection. Focus areas include preventing early child marriage, ending violence against children and meeting the needs of orphans and vulnerable children.Through our humanitarian response, we provide unaccompanied and/or separated children with psycho-social support in Child-Friendly Spaces and services.

We work to ensure that all children in Nigeria are protected from violence and harm. We especially work to protect orphans, vulnerable children and children affected by conflict.Our programmes operate from the community up to the national level to promote children's rights and protection. Focus areas include preventing early child marriage, ending violence against children and meeting the needs of orphans and vulnerable children.Through our humanitarian response, we provide unaccompanied and/or separated children with psycho-social support in Child-Friendly Spaces and services.

Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of child death in the world. On average, almost 2,000 children die every day from pneumonia.

“Unregulated donation of breastmilk substitutes combined with a lack of access to clean and safe water during emergencies place infants and young children at higher risk of malnutrition and mortality. Investment in breastfeeding to address these inequalities is vital and can help reduce social disparities.”“Lack of breastfeeding during the critical first week negatively affects the overall breastfeeding initiations and prevalence... Breastfeeding can help level the playing field in our society, and it is crucial to ensure that everyone, particularly vulnerable groups, has access to breastfeeding support and opportunities.” – World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action “29% of mothers in Nigeria exclusively breastfeed their infants. This is lower than the 70% of African countries that have high rates of continued breastfeeding at one year.” – UNICEFSave the Children International calls for increased investment to better protect, promote, and support breastfeeding especially during emergencies and for vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

With a national prevalence rate of 32%, an estimated 2 million Nigerian children under five currently suffer from severe acute malnutrition.

New figures reveal 5.4 million children are now at risk of facing acute malnutrition by next April, compared to the 4.4 this past April.

Between 2014 and 2022, Nigeria recorded 70 school attacks, 1,683 learners abducted, 184 killed, and 25 buildings destroyed – Save the Children10.5 million primary school-age children (25.6%) are not enrolled in school, with girls accounting for 60% of out-of-school children – UNICEFNigeria’s secondary school gross enrolment rate stands at 42% – WorldMetrics Nigeria Education Report (2025)

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More than 400,000 people have been uprooted from their homes across the state