Oyo, Nigeria – The Founder of the Friends of the Deaf International Foundation, Mrs. Funmilola Arike Ogunro, has urged young women with hearing impairments not to be defined by their…
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OSF Offers Scholarship Opportunity to Deaf, Hard of Hearing Students in Tertiary Institutions Across Nigeria
The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation (OSF), a leading non-governmental organization that provides scholarship opportunities to Deaf students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, has announced its 2025 scholarship grant for Deaf students…
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Foundation Partners with Bogoro LGA Chairman to Enhance Services for Women with Disabilities
In a significant step towards inclusive community development, the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area in Bauchi…
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Davido Appoints Cobhams Asuquo as Musical Director for ‘5ive Alive’ World Tour
Award-winning Nigerian artist Davido has officially named celebrated music producer and songwriter Cobhams Asuquo as the musical director for his forthcoming “5ive Alive” world tour. The announcement was made in…
Kano – A leading disability advocate and concerned citizen, Engr. Abdul Haruna, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 22 young athletes from Kano State who died in…
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President Tinubu Honours Bill Gates as Gates Dedicates Award to Ayuba Gufwan, ES of Disability Commission
In a landmark moment of recognition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday conferred the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill…
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Disability Commission Launches Digital Skills Training for Persons with Disabilities
Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold step toward promoting digital inclusivity, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commenced a three-day training workshop on Basic ICT and Digital…
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I-Future Initiative, Isonye Foundation Empower Girls with Disabilities on Menstrual Health
In commemoration of Menstrual Health Day 2025, the Inclusive Future for Persons with Disabilities Initiative (i-Future Initiative), in partnership with Isonye Foundation, led a transformative menstrual health awareness and sensitization…
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Deaf Students Shine at 2025 Mathematics Competition Organized by Ajofa Foundation
The Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf, in collaboration with Union Bank Plc, hosted the 2025 Mathematics Competition for Deaf Students on May 22 at Wesley School for the…
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SAVWIN Trains Women with Disabilities on Inclusive Climate Action in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Nigeria — In a bold effort to strengthen climate justice and promote disability inclusion, Sound Abilities for Vulnerable Women Initiative Nigeria (SAVWIN) held a one-day capacity-building training for women…
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Deaf Activist Calls for National Interpreter Certification Board, Recognition of Nigerian Sign Language
Emmanuel Effiong Enensi, a Deaf rights advocate and Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Deaf Students (NANDS), has called for the creation of a National Sign Language Interpreter…
Jalingo, Nigeria — The community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Taraba State has expressed deep appreciation to the Taraba State House of Assembly following the recent passage of the…
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Disability Agency Hosts Sensitization on Procurement Process, Inaugurates Planning Committee
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, led her management team on Monday, April 29, 2025, to receive the Procurement Process Review…
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Albinism Association Urges Sun Protection, Inclusion for Persons with Albinism on National Albinism Day
As Nigeria marks National Albinism Day today, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) is calling for greater awareness, protection, and inclusion of persons with albinism (PWAs), while urging the government…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – In a bid to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in underserved communities, FAECARE Foundation has officially launched and commissioned key components of…