Project Enable Africa, known for the digital empowerment and human rights advocacy for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria recently unveiled a new program targeted at enhancing businesses led by Persons…
As of Monday 19 October, donations raised by #EndSARS protesters has reached ₦ 7,553,675.00 for the young lady, Jane Obiene, who marched out with one limb to join in the…
As #EndSARS protests continue across the country on Monday, some Lagos residents with disability vow to continue despite the challenge and pain of moving around. They say Police brutality and…
By Yakubu Salisu, Kano The Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado has said that, people with disabilities have suffered greatly from…
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The NBA Apologises to Lawyers with Disabilities for Decades of Neglect
In an unprecedented move to ensure inclusion in the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the NBA has apologised to lawyers with disabilities (LWDs) for decades of neglect at…
In a bid to make the Court accessible to all persons, including persons with disabilities, and to increase greater access to justice, Courts in Nigeria, including the ECOWAS Court, and…
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Shell builds science lab for special school; school denied examination centre status for lack of science lab- Blind principal
For the first time since its establishment 35 years ago, the Special School for Handicapped Children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has now got its science laboratory, build and equipped…
Sightsavers Nigeria on Tuesday organized one-day workshop/ engagement of permanent secretaries and directors of Federal Ministries on mainstreaming of disability issues in their projects and programmes. The Participants in a…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has commended Nigeria Youth for leading the struggle to end the activities of the notorious Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). The Executive Director…
By Alao Abiodun #EndSARS protestors on Sunday raised over N3 million for a young lady, Jane Obiene, who marched out with one limb, to join them in Abuja. Obiene reportedly…
More than ever, in recent times, the clamour for greater inclusion of Persons living with Disabilities in every aspect of mainstream society life continue trending. The advocacy has been particularly…
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JONAPWD advocates for accessible buildings, parking lots, and Sign Language interpretation services for Persons with Disabilities
JONAPWD, Anambra State Chapter Project Team in an advocacy visit to the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, advocated for accessible buildings, parking lots and provision of Sign…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kaduna State on Thursday appealed to the State House of Assembly to take their plights into consideration when going through the state’s 2021 budget proposal,…
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International White Cane Day: NCPWD reaffirms it’s commitment to support The Nigerian Blind Community.
National Commission for Persons With Disabilities has reaffirmed it’s commitment to support The Nigerian Blind Community in commemoration of International White Cane Day. The executive secretary, James Lalu made the…
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IFA Presents Persons with Disability policy priority agenda brief to Gov. Akeredolu and Godwin Obaseki
Inclusive Friends Association has presented the Persons with Disabilities policy priority agenda brief to the governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Akeredolu. The executive director, Grace Jerry presented the policy to…