Child neglect is a serious issue that can have lifelong consequences for children. By recognizing the signs and causes of neglect and taking appropriate action, society...
According to a source, who pleaded anonymity for fear of penalty for desecrating traditions, the parents of the girl claim that the 54-year-old man was her...
Despite efforts evidenced by the legal framework analyzed above, child labour remains a significant issue in many parts of the world, particularly in regions with high...
For me, the ‘spirit’ behind these declarations like Maputo Protocol, Child Right Act and Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly, among others is...
Effective implementation of the child rights act needs to see the light of day. Sections 216 and 218 of the criminal code both recognize the defilement...
There are several laws that protect a child. This work has focused on selected sections of the Child Rights Act. It is quite unfortunate that this...
The Child's Right Act is Nigeria's most comprehensive piece of legislation addressing all matters pertaining to children. Importantly, the Child's Right Act established a child justice...
Ridding Nigeria of child brides and abolishing a practice that deeply wounds womanhood is necessary if the country is to regain its moral compass and secure...
The lawmaker added that it would build a better society by developing formidable educational institutions; and facilitate the realization of the fundamental objectives and policies of...
The dilemma and menace posed by this practice indicates a considerably higher risk. And except the government commits its resources in getting to the root of the...