The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, has commenced a three-day capacity-building training for teachers, therapists, and administrative staff from all special schools across the state. The…
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Nigeria’s path to progress lies in celebrating its diversity while fostering unity, social cohesion, and tapping into its abundant resources. This was the vision championed by 33 young Nigerians who…
KWASU Introduces N100,000 Fee Waiver for Students with Disabilities
Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has taken a significant step towards promoting inclusivity by introducing a N100,000 fee waiver for its students with disabilities. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh,…
Inclusive Education: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Accessibility for All
As education systems worldwide evolve to achieve sustainable development goals, Nigeria’s Ministry of Education has reiterated its dedication to promoting inclusive education and eliminating discrimination in schools. The Ministry emphasized…
FG is Committed to Inclusive Education in Nigeria – Ayuba Gufwan
At the Annual Inclusive Education Conference, organized by the British Council and Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda assumed duty barely nine months after the former Minister, Dr. Betta Edu, was suspended. Prof. Yilwatda, while speaking at…
SSA Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Inclusive Sports, Equal Opportunities
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to supporting inclusive sports and promoting equal…
UNILORIN Champions Inclusive Education, Launches Centre for Students with Special Needs
In a major step toward inclusivity and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has established a Centre for Students with Special Needs. This initiative…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has awarded two disability sector educators with N500,000 each as part of this year’s Teachers’ Day celebrations. Mrs. Adetoun Agboola, Special Adviser on Special…
Association Seeks Collaboration with Disability Agency to Boost Special Education in Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has called for a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) aimed at…
Jake Epelle, founder of The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa, has expressed deep concern over the recent Edo State governorship election, labeling it as one of the worst in Nigeria’s history.…
Paralymics: Sports Minister hails Nworgu for clinching Powerlifting silver
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has praised Esther Nworgu for securing Nigeria’s second medal, a silver in the women’s 41kg para-powerlifting category at the ongoing Paralympic Games…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has pledged to support the proposal by the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, SCIAN to establish a Road Crash Victims Support Fund to…
Paralympic Games: Team Nigeria optimistic of medals in table tennis
Team Nigeria Para table tennis squad at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris says it is optimistic of winning medals at the games. The eight-man squad for the singles event…
Suleiman Isah, Secretary General of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), has assured the nation of good outing at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. The games is scheduled…