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…
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FIFA Launches Disability Football Toolkit to Promote Global Inclusion
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…
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CCD Pushes for Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Policies at Abia Fire Service
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.…
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Malaysia 2023: Nigeria Vs Gabon Postponed, Results of Saturday’s WDFC Matches both Men and Women
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…
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Commission proposes European Disability and Parking Card valid in all Member States
The European Commission has proposed the introduction of a European Disability Card as well as the enhancement of the current European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. Both cards will…
About 17.7 million Nigerians are hungry, and the number could increase to 25 million, if nothing is done urgently to salvage the situation. Of the figure, about one million suffer…
By Umar Saleh Burra (INN), Bauchi The Bauchi State Association Of The Deaf accompanied with Deaf Women Association Of Nigeria paid a congratulatory visit to the newly appointed caretaker chairman…
By Abdulfatai Kadir The Deaf-E3 programme is a laudable venture that will trigger and accelerate the level of Education among Deaf persons in Nigeria. Led by Gallaudet University, Deaf-E3 is…