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The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has extended warm congratulations to Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his emergence as the…

In a bold move to promote inclusive national security, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, has trained more than 250 of its personnel in Basic Sign…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced plans to award N200,000 grants to 250 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the country as part of the Renewed Hope…

Katsina – The Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Special Needs, Umar Jibril Bindawa, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge of Katsina State, Hon. Justice Musa…

Stakeholders, including the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), have urged the Edo State Government to establish a disability commission, as provided for in the 2022 Disability Rights…

As preparations for the 2025 Global Disability Summit intensify, The Albino Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) has urged Nigeria’s disability community to remain united in its advocacy. The call comes as…

In a significant move towards inclusivity, FIFA has introduced a Disability Football Toolkit aimed at broadening opportunities for disabled individuals to participate in football worldwide. The initiative, developed by FIFA’s…

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has intensified its advocacy for disability-inclusive climate change adaptation and mitigation in Abia State, engaging directly with the Chief Fire Service Officer of…

Jobberman Nigeria, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted the inaugural Forum for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at the International Conference Centre in Ibadan. The event, themed “Empowered to Achieve…

Invictus Africa, an organisation that promotes human rights and gender equality through data-driven advocacy, digital technologies, and capacity development, has nominated Lois Auta among 25 Sheroes in commemoration of Nigeria’s…

The International Cocoa Diplomacy (ICD) says arrangements have been concluded to hold the 2024 International Cocoa and Chocolate Forum (ICCF) in Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria next year January. The…

By Oswald Agwu, Ebonyi A faith-based, not-for-profit organisation, Universal Outreach for Women Empowerment (UNOWEM), has given relief to over 100 widows, indigents and children in Ebonyi State. INN reports that…

To ensure inclusion of persons with disabilities in governance in Nigeria, the Cedar Seed Foundation (CSF) is set to empower youth, women and persons with disabilities in Abuja and Kaduna.…

Deaf Eagles of Nigeria had arrived Malaysia via terminal KLIA, on Friday in preparation for Saturday match but due to some circumstances,  the match between Nigeria and Gabon that was…

Plateau Deaf Women Association (PDWA) has hold an inception meeting and community mobilization with key stakeholders with the aim of creating awareness on “The Rights Way” project. This was disclosed…