A new report published today by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or apps that…
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….Say PWDs can contribute to country’s GDP The Nigerian Business Disability Network (NBDN) has emphasised the need to respect the rights of people with disabilities in the workplace, saying this…
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NCPWD willing to encourage employers of PWDs with assistive devices where necessary – James Lalu
During the maiden edition of the Nigerian Diversity and Inclusion Conference organized by the Nigerian Business Disability Network in conjunction with Sightsavers recently in Lagos, the Executive Secretary, National Commission…
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SightSavers Visits Kogi State Disability Affairs, Expresses Confidence In The Administration
From Emmanuel Zangana, Kogi INN reporter Sightsavers has paid an advocacy visit to the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs to intimate on a project they have been executing in…
A Person with Disability (PWD) aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, (APC) for Kaura Constituency in Kaduna State Assembly, Lois Auta-Udonkanta, has vowed to genuinely serve her constituency if elected…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that as at Monday, May 16, 2022, it has recorded 48,252 people with disabilities out of about 5,845,751 Nigerians who have completed their…
Apple is to introduce a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid those living with disabilities. The tools to include a door detection tool which uses sensors…
From Lateef Dada The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Prof AbdulGaniy Raji, has disclosed that the commission has decided to make about 40…
Microsoft is introducing a collection of adaptive devices aimed at making it easier for people with disabilities to use computers. The company said this week at its annual Microsoft Ability…
Bode Olagoke A presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Chike Okogwu has promised to tackle the menace of mediocrity in the affairs of governance…
No fewer than 30 Persons With Disability (PWD) have been empowered on vocational training by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sight Savers International (SSI), in Kano State. At the graduation ceremony…
An international NGO, Sightsavers has said People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Federal Capital Territory have benefitted from its entrepreneurship and vocational training programme. The Country Director of the organisation,…
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Anti-corruption Bills: Use recovered assets to eradicate poverty – JONAPWD Edo tells FG
The Chairperson of the Joint Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) Edo State Chapter, Ann Ojugo, commended members of the National Assembly, particularly, President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan,…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to eradicate poverty among Persons Living with Disabilities, PWDs. The…
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NCC Pledges To Undertake Initiatives For Persons With Disabilities In Telecom Services
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to initiating policies that would assist Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in the communications service providers. The Director Zonal Operations Department…