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…
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Inclusivity In The Electoral Process: INEC To Convene Meeting With Disability Community Next Week
In a bid to discuss the implementation of provisions of the new electoral Act on Inclusivity, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will convene a collaborative meeting with…
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High cost of nomination form, hindrance to youths, PWDs, women’s participation –CSOs
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, says high cost of nomination form by major political parties has put groups like youths, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and women at great disadvantage.…
The Federal Government has begun a three-day entrepreneurship skills development programme for 42 Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) across the seven states in the Northwest to enhance their economic empowerment…
Michael Olugbode Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have decried the conditions they have had to live with in Nigeria and other West African countries, insisting that there are so many physical…
Rivers State Government has hailed the Founder and President of Omega Power Ministry (OPM) Foundation, Apostle Chibuzo Chinyere, for giving hope of a better future to the poor and downtrodden.…
Mr David Anyaele, Convener Coalition of Disability Organisation (CODO), has urged the Federal Government to step up efforts to provide amenities for People with Disabilities (PWD) at airports across the…