In a significant step towards inclusive governance, the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), has appointed Miss Suzan Oyeniran as the official…
Deaf News
Liberia’s Deaf Football Team put up a spirited performance to thrash Togo 3-0 in their opening Group B match at the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Tournament in Abuja. An…
Nigeria’s Deaf Eagles began their title defense at the 13th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Tournament in emphatic style, securing a 3-0 triumph over Cote d’Ivoire in Abuja.…
For years, Precious Usman lived in silence. A farmer struggling to provide for her family, she often felt cut off from her community. But her story changed when she received…
Deaf School Seeks Public Support to Expand Access to Deaf Education in Badagry
Badagry, Lagos — The Gifted and Talented School for the Deaf in Ibereko, Badagry, has called on government, philanthropists, and the public to support its mission of providing quality education…
Adeniyi Oyebade Launches Foundation to Support Educational Needs of the Deaf, PWDs in Nigeria
Adeniyi Oyebade, a Deaf advocate, has launched a foundation aimed at supporting the educational and sporting needs of the Deaf and persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria. Speaking in an…
Breaking the Silence: Nigeria Hosts First National Conference for Female Sign Language Interpreters to Tackle GBV Against Deaf Women
In a historic step toward gender and disability inclusion, Nigeria has hosted its first-ever national conference focused exclusively on female sign language interpreters—and their vital role in combating gender-based violence…
Deaf Community Honours Governor Makinde with Inaugural Public Lecture, Press Conference
Ibadan – The Oyo State Association of the Deaf (OYSAD), in collaboration with stakeholders from the disability community, has honoured Governor Seyi Makinde with its first-ever public lecture and press…
LASU Approves Sign Language Club to Promote Inclusion, Communication Access
Lagos – The Lagos State University (LASU) has granted provisional approval for the establishment of the Sign Language Ambassador Club (SLAC), marking a significant step toward promoting inclusive education and…
University of Jos Promotes Second Deaf Professor, Reinforces Legacy of Inclusive Education
The University of Jos has once again made a landmark stride in inclusive education with the elevation of Dr. Michael Abednego to the rank of Professor in Special Education and…
In a significant move toward enhancing media accessibility for the deaf community, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Edo State Chapter, paid a landmark courtesy visit to…
NTA Sokoto Introduces Sign Language Interpretation in Network News, Appoints Desk Officer
Sokoto – In a landmark move to advance accessibility and inclusion, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Sokoto has introduced Sign Language Interpreting Service during its Network News broadcast, making it…
The Tech Inclusive for Deaf Initiative (TIDI) has organized a transformative Tech Career Path and Mentorship Program at the Special Education Centre in Yelwa, Bauchi State, aimed at empowering Deaf…
Twelve West African Nations Set to Storm Abuja for Deaf Sports Championships
Abuja is set to host over 200 participants from 12 West African countries for the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Championships and the 3rd West Africa Deaf Athletics Championships, scheduled…
Funmi Ogunro Urges Deaf Students to Embrace Resilience and Digital Empowerment
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…