Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for disability inclusive climate change to mitigate the impact on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Centre made the call while paying advocacy visit to…
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Inclusive Education A Pathway To Eradicating Mathematics Phobia Among Young Girls With Disabilities — Hannah Kebrang
The Executive Director, Bloom Innovation, Mrs Hannah Kabrang, in this exclusive interview with Inclusive News Network (INN) correspondent, Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, spoke on how her organization is creating space for…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen diplomatic advocacy for persons with disabilities. President of the…
In the wake of growing economic hardship in the country, Persons With Disabilities PWDs have proposed an amendment to the 2018 Disability Act to mandate Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs…
As part of commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, The Alone not Lonely Women with Disabilities Initiatives (ANLWWDI) has empowered at least 312 young girls with disabilities with free menstrual…
First Lady distributes palliatives to 2,400 PWDs, orphans, less-privileged in Kaduna
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged-off the distribution of palliatives to 2,400 less-privileged citizens of Kaduna State, including People With Disabilities (PWDs), orphanage homes, widows and women infected…
Nigeria passed the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 2018 after over a decade of advocacy, but six years later, disability rights groups are dissatisfied with the progress.…
A Coalition of persons with disabilities (PWDs) has urged the Federal Government to expedite actions on the implementation of the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, just as it…
Advocacy Group Launches GBV Sensitization Workshops in Anambra Schools
An advocacy group has launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sensitization workshop in selected secondary schools in Anambra State. The project is an individual grant from LEAP Africa and the Nigeria…
Dr. James D. Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has presented the commission’s financial performance for the year 2023 to the house committee on disability.…
The National Commission For Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced a successful meeting held at MTN Group Limited headquarters in Lagos. The meeting was aimed at improving access to telecommunication…
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall says the UN remains committed to inclusive and equitable society that gives room for individuals to realise their full potential, regardless…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has said it will continue to celebrate the uniqueness of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). The General Manager of Lagos State Office for…
Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, a senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has sponsored two persons with disabilities from Adavi and Okehi Local Government Areas alongside 42 others with Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan…
The Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) has advocated one per cent budget provision for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from the federal and state governments. CARE made the call…