Deaf News

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…

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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In a landmark move reflecting commitment to inclusive education, the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE) has earned praise for nominating a person with a disability to…

In a show of solidarity and festive goodwill, a delegation of deaf leaders from Yobe State paid a Sallah homage to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special…