Only 29% of Nigerian babies exclusively breastfed – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the stagnant exclusive breastfeeding rate in Nigeria, which remains at 29 percent, despite the well-documented health benefits for infants and mothers. This concern was highlighted in a recent statement released by UNICEF Nigeria to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, observed globally from August 1…