Medical supplies donated to African nations by Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, have arrived Lagos and two other countries. The shipment, which came in via an Ethiopian Airlines flight,…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced four new coronavirus infections in the country. The announcement states that Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections now peak at 40. The NCDC made the…
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Scores of Persons with Disabilities have mobilised to challenge the Kaduna State Government over allocations for their welfare
The physically-challenged persons, who were mobilised by Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), protested discrimination against them by the government in the provision of amenities that would mitigate their plight.…
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Int’l Women’s Day: Deaf Woman Inspires Africans With Disabilities, Receives Two Awards
Aneth Isaya, the Founder and Director of Furaha ya wanawake wajasiriamali kwa viziwi Tanzania (FUWAVITA) which in Swahili language when translated to English to mean the Tanzania Joy Women Entrepreneurship…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, which is the Federal Government organ in charge of the paramilitary services, has barred persons who stammer or have “gross malformation…
Inclusive and fairness go together. However, the word “inclusion” is crucial not only for a fairer society but also for a stronger economy, healthier Democracy and good governance. Inclusive government…
Hudu Isah Kebbe Thirty-three-year-old Hudu Isah Kebbe is visually impaired but he is not in any way letting his condition stop him from aiming to hit the zenith of academic…
Telecommunications giant, MTN has launched a novel initiative, Economic Empowerment Support project, targeted at persons with disabilities. The launch, which is part of activities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of…
The Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) has activated plans to ensure that more women and girls living with disabilities have access to justice. Executive Director of DRAC, Dr. Irene Patrick-Ogbogu…
Prof. Florence Banku-Obi, Prof. of Special Needs Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, has called on the National Assembly to pass the bill on disability education for the country.…
Special Assistant to the Governor, Mr. Lawali Mgudu has begged Governor Matawalle to include persons with disabilities in his Empowerment programme. In a speech delivered during one of the occasion…
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Thousands of Lagos Beggars And Beggars With Disabilities Protest At Assembly, Governor’s Office
Over 1,000 beggars on Tuesday blocked the entrance of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Governor’s Office to protest undue harassment and arrest by officials of the state…
Kaduna State Scholarship Board, says it has introduced a scholarship package for students with disabilities wishing to further their education. The Executive Secretary of the board, Malam Hassan Rilwan made…
People living with disabilities in Kenya find it hard to secure formal employment despite being skilled and ready to work, realities pushing them to compete for available opportunities in self-employment.…
By Yakubu Salisu, Kano The Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado has said that, people with disabilities have suffered greatly from…