The Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) has urged the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, to expedite the payment of allowances owed to Nigerian Deaf football players…
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Anti-Human Trafficking: LNSA Badagry Trains Deaf Persons on Safety Measures
The Anti-Human Trafficking unit in the Badagry Division has sensitized Deaf persons and students on safety measures against human trafficking in Badagry. The training, organized by the Badagry Welfare Association…
NSC Assures Support for the Development of Deaf Sports
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has assured stakeholders of the Commission’s commitment to developing deaf sports in Nigeria. Dikko gave the assurance while receiving a…
The Deaf Community in Taraba State has expressed disappointment over their exclusion from the recent President Tinubu’s food palliative distributed across Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Taraba state through the…
JONAPWD Commends Peaceful Elections as Yobe Deaf Association Elects New Executives
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Yobe State Chapter, has applauded the exemplary sportsmanship and peaceful conduct demonstrated during the recent elections of the Yobe State Association…
A 22-year-old man, Ezekiel Elijah, from Isoko South Local Government Area in Delta State has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl with…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun Excitement lit up the National Stadium Mainbowl in Surulere, Lagos, as the third edition of the Kerry Okoh Foundation Deaf Football Friendly Match delivered a memorable…
The Abuja Association of the Deaf has called for the adoption and extension of sign language use across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as other government bodies,…
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Gallaudet University a $1.5 million cost extension for the Strengthening Deaf Education, Empowerment, and Employment (Deaf-E3) Activity in Nigeria. This announcement…
The Abuja Association of the Deaf (AAD) has concluded the historic Abuja Inclusive Marathon Walk, an event organized to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). This…
ABUJA – The Abuja Association of the Deaf (AAD) has called for the establishment of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commission for Persons with Disabilities, in accordance with the Nigeria…
IKWDDA Advocates for Accessible Communication Services for the Deaf in Public Institutions
The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has urged government offices and public spaces to provide Sign Language interpreters to ensure inclusivity and effective communication for the deaf community. Speaking…
IKWDDA Advocates for Sign Language Interpreters in Health Institutions
The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA) has called for the provision of sign language interpreters in health institutions and other public spaces. This appeal was made on Thursday to…
The Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has taken a bold step towards fostering inclusivity by organizing a one-day workshop to train stakeholders on disability inclusion and stigma reduction. The event,…
Wesley University, Ondo State, celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 13th convocation ceremony over the weekend as five students with hearing disabilities graduated with Second Class Upper honours. These exceptional…