Olufemi Olaniyi, Ibadan The National President of Educational Sign Language Interpreters Association of Nigeria, Mr Omobosola Oladipupo, has called on the Federal Government to make sign language interpretation a distinct…
As part of its Social Corporate Responsibility,) initiative, the foremost insurance company, FBNInsurance Limited, recently donated various items to Homes and Hospice in Lagos and Port Harcourt. The company visited…
Network Of Disabled Women (NDW) has come out to congratulate three of its members on their appointment into various positions by State Governments and traditional rulers. Within the space of…
•WTO DG, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been confirmed as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. She is the first woman and the first…
Bernice Oyeleke is a Nigerian with disability, (deaf) and one of our prized writers at Inclusive News Network. She recently got international recognition by bagging the Health/Education Category of the…
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VALENTINE: The Akpanke Foundation reaches out to persons with physical disabilities, donates mobility aids, cash
The Akpanke Foundation (TAF) through the benevolence of her philanthropic Founder, Mr Peter Akpanke today reached out to people with physical disabilities and youths to celebrate this year’s Valentine. The…
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APC Membership Registration: PWD Raises Concern Over Omission Of Disability Status In Registration Form
Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan has raised concerns over non inclusion of the disability status of members in the registration form of the All Progressive Congress (APC). He made this known…
By Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor As Nigeria grapples with declining foreign portfolio and direct investments, social conflicts could further weaken Nigeria’s ability to attract foreign investments. Managing Director,…
Nasir El Rufai The Kaduna State Government plans to introduce a disability benefit programme to afford residents living with disabilities to live a life of dignity. “It is to complement…
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Armed With Passion, Million Naira Loan, Blind Graduate Produces Past Questions For Students Amid National Failing Grades
By IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI Despite losing his sight about eleven years ago, Timilehin Olonisaye, a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, defied all odds to produce a set of past…
The Plateau State Government has appointed Kyennan Mizim as new Chairperson of the State’s Disability Commission. Mizim, who hails from Pankshin LGA of the State is a renowned female disability…
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Disability Commission Offers To Liaise With Protesting PWDs Toward Achieving 5% Employment Opportunity In Abuja
The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has offered to work with employment seeking applicants with Disabilities to achieve the 5% employment slot reserved for Persons With Disabilities in…
The Speaker, State of Osun House of Assembly RT, Hon. Timothy Owoeye has said that Bills on Violence Against Person’s Prohibition and disability bill in Osun will be passed before…
The Governor of Niger state Gov Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed delight in the disbursement of Eighty million Naira to 4,000 women in the state under the Federal Government’s Cash…
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) and National Commission of Persons with Disabilities, (NCPWD) have advocated for the prioritization of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs in Social Protection programmes in Nigeria. This…