By Festus Zenda, Abuja Deaf Women Aloud Initiative, DWAI, a Non profit organization based in the Federal Capital Territory, has in her capacity, with support from Disability Rights Fund, (DRF)…
•Participants at the event Disability rights advocate, Fatimah Salahdeen-Omoyele, has launched a book aimed at addressing the needs of persons with albinism. The author, Mrs Salahdeen-Omoyele said the book tells…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Yobe Government are to collaborate in the training of 70 healthcare personnel on mental health in the 17 Local government areas of the…
No less than 500 Bauchi PWDs have been trained on poultry farming skills and subsequently empowered with need core start-up materials by Advocate for Disability Inclusion Initiative (ADII). The participants,…
About Eleven Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including Organisations of people with Disability, OPDs have petitioned the Senate resisting the appointment of Ms Lauretta Onochie as Commissioner at the Independent National…
By Umar Muhammed No fewer than 20 physically challenged as well as vulnerable persons have been registered for the ongoing Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Obi Local Government…
By Moses Emorinken Relevant stakeholders and sickle cell survivors have advocated for an increase in awareness about sickle cell disorder, the elimination of negative notions associated with it, and the…
The Okobaba Destitute Home, located in the heart of Ebute-Metta, Lagos was flocked by associates of Vatebra Limited, when they carried out their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with Food for…
The President, Nigerian National Association of the Deaf, NNAD, Dr. Chidi Olujie Topaz has yet again got recognition for his humanitarian gestures toward deaf persons in the country and for…
Though unsung for raising the stakes in track and field competitions, the exploits of these athletes with disabilities speak volumes nonetheless, writes Gbenga Ogundare. Can you imagine the audacity of…
The current facility serving as the Anambra State Home for Mentally Challenged at Nteje is a creation of the Obiano Administration following Executive Council directive that the Ministry of Social…
By Anselm Okolo “It is a simple test that anyone can do, it’s quick and assured. The best part is that you can do it in the privacy of your…
The federal government has announced its intention to revitalize and reposition the six zonal sickle cell centers for better service delivery. Health Minister Dr Osagie Ehanire revealed this in a…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, (NCPWD) Mr. James David Lalu on Friday convened a Multi Sectorial Stakeholders Meeting targeted at ensuring the reservation and appropriation of…
There seem to be no end in sight to Dana Air’s discriminatory policies toward Persons with Disabilities, PWD – specifically wheelchair users. INN gathered that the airline has yet again…