The Akwa Ibom Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, has distributed special phones and white canes worth millions of naira to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in…
The Heal Disability Initiative, an NGO, has advocated for braille ballot papers to enable visually impaired citizens participate in the 2023 general elections. Mr Mainas Ayuba, the NGO’s Executive Director,…
By Cleopatra Eki A group, 7Stars lnter-Global Properties, has donated white canes and foodstuff to visually impaired persons. Chief Executive Officer of the group, Mr. Moses Chukwuma Ezenwaka, said the…
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New naira notes… New tears for visually- impaired bank customers visually- impaired
By Collins Nweze Inclusive banking is one concept that financial sector gladiators are never tired of discussing. But in practice, not much is being done to advance the practice and…
The Chairman of Resource Centre for the Blind (RCB), Vice-Admiral Jubrila Ayinla (rtd), has said that fundamental human rights ensure that persons with disabilities are not excluded from all facets…
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CBN policies: Visually-impaired Nigerians threaten protest over exclusion
Lara Adejoro The National Association of the Blind has threatened to embark on a protest over what it termed discriminatory policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other related…
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Merchant Bank Supports Blind, Partially Sighted Children from Pacelli School
As part of its efforts towards commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, NOVA Merchant Bank visited the Pacelli School for the Blind and Partially Sighted, Surulere, Lagos, last…
By Victor Ayeni The Nigeria Association of the Blind has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Lagos State to promote inclusion in their public procurement processes which will benefit…
In line with its commitment to meeting sustainable development goal four which targets quality education for all, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Instant Noodles, has invested in equipment that…
The gunmen who kidnapped a visually impaired lady, Hannah Opeyemi, after an attack on a lawyer, Sanni Boladale in Soyoye, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have reached out to her family, demanding…
The National Association of the blind FCT chapter, has called on the Federal government to make available accessories and materials that can assist visually impaired persons in their daily activities.…
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Visual Impaired Persons Canvass Access to Education, Conducive Environment
The Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo State Chapter yesterday urged governments at all levels to make education free and create a conducive environment for them to move around and…
By Luqmon Balogun The Lagos State government has restated its commitment to inclusive governance where no one is left behind, particularly those who are physically challenged. This comes as it…
Candidates with disabilities have rejected the 2022 National Examination Council ordinary level result on the ground that visually impaired candidates were not taken into consideration in their plan. One of…
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FG plans to integrate eye care treatment into the primary health services
The Federal Ministry of Health says it will integrate the Primary Eye Care (PEC) into the Primary Health Care Services, reach the underserved in remote areas. Prof. Afekhinde Omoti, the…