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Nigeria just made it possible for parents to register births and deaths from their phones, ending the need for long trips to government offices. The new digital system went live July 1st across all 36 states.
Thousands of children in Cameroon are finally getting birth certificates through a nationwide campaign bringing registration services directly to remote communities. The shift means kids can now attend school, take exams, and access basic services they were previously denied.
Nigeria is rolling out a new national program to register millions of babies never entered into official records and connect them to healthcare and social services. Vice President Kashim Shettima endorsed the initiative that links birth registration with long-term support for vulnerable children.
Nigeria has registered 14 million more births over the past two years, a massive step forward in protecting children's rights and access to services. UNICEF shared the milestone with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, crediting coordination across all 36 states.
In just two years, Nigeria has given 14 million children their first legal identity through birth registration. This massive effort means millions more kids can now access healthcare, education, and protection.