The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. T Florence Banku Obi has approved the appointment of a deaf lecturer, Dr Godwin Irokoba of the Department of Special Education…
Bilkisu Ibrahim, a young Deaf woman hailing from Kachia Local Government in Kaduna state, shared her educational journey, highlighting the unwavering support she receives from her mother. Despite facing the challenge…
The chairman of Dukku Local Government Area (LGAs), Muhammad Adamu Waziri has appointed a deaf person, Hon. Hauwa Saidu as supervisory councilor Administration and Finance. The appointment was disclosed in…
The Minority Leader of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukmon Adeleye has appointed a person with disability, Adisa Isiaka, as his Special Assistant. The lawmaker who is representing Odogbolu…
Dr. Ini Adiakpan, the commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare has advocated for promotion of sign language and societal integration of people with deafness. She made the call during…
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We are committed to Development of Deaf Sports in Africa – International Committee for Deaf Sports
International Committee for Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) has expressed commitment to development of Deaf Sports in Africa as a whole. The Vice President of ICSD, Yutaka Osugi said this…
Deaf Farmers in Lagos State under the aegis of Deaf Farmers’ Cooperative Agricultural Multi-Purpose Society (DFCAMS) have appealed Lagos State Government and Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) to continue…
By Chukwunyere Nwosu, INN Abuja The second day of the NNAD Summit was dedicated to presenting research findings from the six zones of Nigeria and proposing recommendations for deaf education…
Chief of Staff to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has emphasized the administration’s commitment to promoting Nigerian Sign Language in education and beyond, aiming to empower the deaf…
By Grace Dalla, INN Abuja Stakeholders at the 2nd National Summit on Deaf Education held on Wednesday, called for collaborations to advance quality education through Sign Language for Deaf children…
Samuel James, Executive Director of Seams Deaf-Pro Foundation, said deaf artists in Nigeria possess immense creative talents that could allow them to excel in the entertainment industry. However, what they…
By Kadir Abdulfatai, Kwara On Wednesday 21 February, 2024, the executive members of the Kwara State Deaf APC Support Group visited honourable Barr. Oba Abdulkadir Magaji, the leader of the…
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Deaf Man, Others Arrested For Drug Trafficking In Kaduna, Over 14 Tons Of ‘Ghanaian Loud’ Linked To Wanted Baron Intercepted In Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that its personnel arrested a deaf man suspected to be a drug dealer in the Samaru area of Zaria, Kaduna state.…
Gamers could be at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, according to new research. A review of worldwide studies involving more than 50,000 people concluded that sound levels are…
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf has called for peace in the conflict in Gaza strip to ensure continuous development of deaf sports. Dr. Adam Kosa, President, International Committee…