Blind/Visually impaired News

This April, 501 blind candidates across Nigeria will take the 2025 UTME in a special initiative by JAMB designed to ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of…

More than 1,000 underprivileged residents across Abia State’s 17 local government areas have regained their sight after undergoing free cataract surgeries, thanks to an initiative sponsored by the Nigeria National…

Kano – The Blind Section of the Special Education School Tudun Maliki Old Students Association convened its Annual General Meeting on Sunday at the school’s premises in Kano, drawing a…

In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering visually impaired individuals. Hosting…

For many visually impaired individuals in Nigeria, access to quality education, vocational training, and essential resources can be a daunting challenge. But thanks to the unwavering support of First City…

The University of Lagos chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Visually Impaired Students (NANVIS) has welcomed its newly admitted members with a dedicated orientation programme. At the event, approximately…

To celebrate World Braille Day, the Lagos State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) held a literacy competition for visually impaired students at Pacelli School for the…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has demonstrated his commitment to inclusivity by granting automatic employment to Mrs. Hassana Nazifi Shehu Minjibir, a visually impaired graduate of B.A. (Ed)…

Rotary International District 9111 on Tuesday kicked off free cataract surgery outreaches for 1,000 in Lagos and Ogun states. District Governor, Dr Wole Kukoyi, said the outreaches are held in…

The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for greater inclusivity for the blind and visually impaired in public libraries across Nigeria. This advocacy was made to mark…

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. The EU-SDGN stated this in a statement…

The Chairman of the Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, Mr. David Anyaele, has announced the state government’s commitment to promoting awareness and support programs for blind…

The House of Representatives Wednesday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to amend the National Eye Centre Act, 2004, to provide for the establishment of more specialist eye care…

The Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB) has called on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to improve employment opportunities for visually impaired Nigerians. In a recent appeal, the…

The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) urges all three levels of government in Nigeria to sincerely prioritize the concerns of the visually impaired in our…