Author: Lilian Okafor

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Read more about the article Lagos State Approves ₦100 Million for Child Nutrition Fund: A Major Win for Child Survival and Public Health.

Lagos State Approves ₦100 Million for Child Nutrition Fund: A Major Win for Child Survival and Public Health.

Group photograph of participants at the end of the Breakfast meeting with key stakeholders in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved ₦100 million for the Child Nutrition…

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Read more about the article CS-SUNN Lauds Gates Foundation’s 25 Years of Global Impact, Marks 10 Years of Strategic Nutrition Partnership and showcases Achievements at 2025 GF PAC Meeting.

CS-SUNN Lauds Gates Foundation’s 25 Years of Global Impact, Marks 10 Years of Strategic Nutrition Partnership and showcases Achievements at 2025 GF PAC Meeting.

The Civil Society – Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) congratulates the Gates Foundation (GF) on its remarkable 25-year journey of advancing health, development and equity across the globe. Over…

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Read more about the article From Data to Action—Nigeria Validates Critical Evidence to Scale Up Nutrition and Maternity Protection

From Data to Action—Nigeria Validates Critical Evidence to Scale Up Nutrition and Maternity Protection

Supported by CS-SUNN Under the UNICEF-funded “Increased Investment in Nutrition to Scale-Up Quality Nutrition Services” project. Driving Nutrition and Maternity Protection with Evidence: The nutritional well-being of women and children…

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Read more about the article SUN CSAs Forge a Unified Regional Path to Nutrition Transformation in West, Central Africa and the Islands.

SUN CSAs Forge a Unified Regional Path to Nutrition Transformation in West, Central Africa and the Islands.

In a defining moment for nutrition across Africa, 22 Civil Society Alliances from across 25 countries including key state actors, policy makers and development partners gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, from…

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Read more about the article Terms of Reference: Engage a consultant to Develop a State-specific Nutrition Investment Case in Focal States.

Terms of Reference: Engage a consultant to Develop a State-specific Nutrition Investment Case in Focal States.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP STATE-SPECIFIC NUTRITION INVESTMENT CASE IN FOCAL STATES    DATE: 16th May 2025  REFERENCE: CS-SUNN/2025 – 05/02 1. Introduction & Background Nigeria continues…

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Read more about the article TERMS of REFERENCE FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A MEDIA AGENCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE ANAEMIA PREVENTION CAMPAIGN STRATEGY IN NIGERIA

TERMS of REFERENCE FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A MEDIA AGENCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE ANAEMIA PREVENTION CAMPAIGN STRATEGY IN NIGERIA

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE ANAEMIA PREVENTION CAMPAIGN STRATEGY IN NIGERIA    DATE: 25th May 2025  REFERENCE: CS-SUNN/2025 – 05/01 About CS-SUNN: The…

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TIME100 Health 2025 names Nigeria’s Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate Among 100 Most Influential Health Leaders in 2025;

Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare recognized for revitalizing primary healthcare and shaping Nigeria’s Health Systems. Dr. Muhammad Ali PateCoordinating Minister of Health and Social WelfareSource: Time Magazine…

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Nigeria’s Mrs Ladidi Kuluwa Bako-Aiyegbusi (mni) named among TIME100 Health 2025 Most Influential Voices;

... recognized for Fortifying Boullion Cubes to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria. Mrs. Ladidi Kuluwa Bako-Aiyegbusi (mni)Director and Head of Nutrition, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,Source: Time Magazine Nigeria’s…

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Read more about the article Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria: Government Efforts, The Gaps and CS-SUNN’s Advocacy for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security.

Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria: Government Efforts, The Gaps and CS-SUNN’s Advocacy for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security.

Nigeria, often celebrated as the Giant of Africa, paradoxically bears the heavy burden of being one of the world's most malnourished nations. Despite its vast resources and economic potential, the…

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