Oman Air has offered 200 free tickets for people with disabilities to perform the Umrah rituals during the holy month of Ramadan. “The Ministry of Social Development appreciates the efforts…
The Federal Government says it has put in place a taskforce that will enforce accessibility standards on public buildings in Nigeria to ensure these structures are accessible to people with…
A disability inclusion activist, David Anyaele, has faulted the All Progressive Congress and the Peoples Democratic party on the prices they placed for the purchase of nomination and interest forms…
Jodie and son By Ademola Olonilua If you danced to the Nigerian singer, Joy Eseoghene Odiete popularly known as Jodie’s hit song, Kuchi Kuchi which was released in 2010, then…
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PTDF says it awarded scholarship on merit as accessibility facilities were offered to PWDs
Executive Secretary, PTDF, Dr Bello Gusau The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says its scholarships are being awarded strictly on merit in line with the Federal Character regulations. According to…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has announced plans to revive Copyright and Creativity Clubs in schools across the country. Director General of the commission, Dr. John Asein gave the indication…
The Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria (AIDDN) has urged the government at all levels to make laws and policies that will enable them to vote for the…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kano State chapter has been caught up in election crisis that is threatening to split the association into two factions. The…
A woman with physical disability, Ruth Matthew has pleaded with prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin for forgiveness, saying that a pastor asked her to lie over a case of missing. In a…
•PDP 2023 frontline presidential aspirant, Senator Anyim The 2023 presidential aspiration of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim received a major boost on Friday night when the community of Persons with Disabilities…
At a 3-Day brainstorming session of Experts in Disability matters organized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held recently in Abuja, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for…
Project Enable Africa Alumni Network (PEAAN) held its first ever Easter hangout on Monday 18th April, 2022 in commemoration of the Easter holidays. The anticipated event proved to be fun,…
In the wake of panic following the recent bandit attack on Kagoro suburbs, in which one life was lost and several others injured, Cedar Seed Foundation (CSF), CEO, Lois Auta-Udonkanta…
Disability News
2023: Person With Disability Cautions Makinde, Party Leaders Against Imposition Of Candidates
A person with physical disability, Wasiu Nurudeen has called on Governor Seyi Makinde and other party leaders, not to allow the wish of some political gladiators in imposing candidates to…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abia says it will collaborate with Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure they have equal access and participation in the political process in the…