A disability advocate at the convening signing the charter of demand for disability inclusion Grassroots Initiative for Gender and Development ( GRID), a non-governmental organization (NGO) has advocated for the…
Team Nigerian athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have been charged to go all out to haul in the medals with the assurance of huge rewards and appreciation by…
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National Disability Movement Urges Nigerian Government To Ratify African Disability Protocol
An umbrella organisation of persons with disability has called on the government of Nigeria to adopt new legislation that will give millions of people with disabilities vital support. The group,…
Nigerian powerlifter, Latifat Tijani, has won the gold medal in the female 45kg event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games. Tijani made a top lift of 107kg to secure the…
Nigeria’s Tajundeen Agunbiade defeated Yi Qing Zhao of China 3-2 to record the first win in the table tennis event of the ongoing 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Agunbiade on…
In an effort to tackle cyberthreats against persons with disabilities in Lagos, the Project Enable Africa has partnered with the Cybersafe Foundation to train Persons With Disabilities, PWDs in cyber…
The vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Prof Yemi Osinbajo along with His Excellency Chief Dr Willie Obiano, yesterday commissioned a Digital Shoe Factory built by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the number of fresh registrants on its online registration portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), has exceeded two million with 4,915 people…
In its bid to cut across all strata of immediate society with advocacy campaigns, PWDs have urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to sign, adopt, and ratify the Africa Disability…
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Tokyo 2020: NGO Slams IPC Over Poor Representation Of Athletes With Learning Disabilities
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have faced criticism from learning disability campaigners over a perceived absence of representation at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics for people with such disabilities. Mencap, the…
Edgar Edeki Osasumi, a 300 level University of Jos student has condemned the Federal Government’s data collection process launched by National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD to collate core…
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)for capturing the concerns of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR). The Executive Director,…
The Executive Director, Lifeline Organisation for Children Empowerment, Madam Ngozichukwuka Obiyo, has stated that parents need education on how to handle children with all forms of disabilities. She stated this…
The Rotary Club of Lagos West, District 9110, has pledged its commitment to the development of society and continued partnership with other humanitarian organisations. The pledge was made when the…
A couple with disabilities engaged in production of household hygiene items have been empowered by a foundation in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The lucky couple are Mr and Mrs…