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INTRO : The reasons for fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation have become notable during World Immunisation Week 2026, with Save the Children Nigeria warning that urgent, coordinated action is needed to close the gap. Nigeria ranks among countries with the highest burden of children missed by routine immunisation, and currently has the second-highest number of zero-dose children globally. Here are five key reasons for fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation. 1. Massive Number of Zero-Dose and Under-Immunised Children : The scale of the problem is the first of the reasons for fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation. Yes, an estimated 2.1 million children have never received a single vaccine, while another 2.3 million are only partially immunised. Combined, 4.4 million children lack full protection, reflecting systemic gaps in routine immunisation services. This leaves them vulnerable to preventable diseases and threatens nationa...

INTRO : The reasons stakeholders urged FG to tackle insecurity were central to discussions at the 9th Vanguard Economic Discourse in Lagos on Wednesday, where agricultural leaders warned that rising insecurity, weak purchasing power, and broken value chains are crippling food security, and urged the Federal Government (FG) to take actions in addressing the heightened insecurity in Nigeria. Here are five key reasons stakeholders urged FG to tackle insecurity and reform the sector . 1. Insecurity Has Slashed Farm Production Nationwide: The most direct of the reasons stakeholders urged FG to tackle insecurity is its impact on output. AFAN President Muhammed Magaji Gattado said, “Insecurity has prevented our farmers from going to farms. The rate of production has reduced.” With farmers abandoning fields due to attacks and herder-farmer clashes, food supply is shrinking. Gattado urged the Federal Government to adopt proactive measures, including a conflict prevention committee, citing Gomb...