By ADEYEMI ADELEYE Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, said that it had sacked no fewer than 300 drivers in the past year,…
By Hamisu Kabir Matazu The story of Sharif Gadi, a blind shepherd in Damaturu, written by Kanem Trust was so emotional that it attracted some good Samaritans to contribute a…
Members of the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have been called upon by the CEO and Founder, Cedar Seed Foundation on the need to pass legislation that would guarantee…
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A-TIPSOM Project: NNAD Visits FIIAPP, Holds Discussion On Modalities for Capacity Building Training For Members
The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf, NNAD, has met with the International Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP) to discuss modalities for facilitating a capacity building workshop…
IN pursuance of its commitment to training Delta youths into becoming Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Job and Wealth Creators, the State Government has engaged 1,000 unemployed youths in its 2020/2021 Skills…
Ibom Air, an airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government has barred a prominent PWD, Hon. Chidi Topaz Olujie, from its flight, citing deafness as reason. Mr Chidi Olujie…
By Michael Ovat – Awka Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has organised a one-day training programme for People With Disabilities (PWDs), on how to acquaint with the…
The world is rapidly changing. New modes. New systems. New procedures. New attitudes. Indeed, in virtually all human disciplines and institutions, new models are emerging, and we are all sort…
Only eight of the 22,000 persons with disability in Taraba State were absorbed in the state’s civil service, says Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD). The Secretary-General of…
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James Lalu and some of the management staff of the Commission and the Members of the Plateau State Disability Rights…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday warned Nigerians against sharing their phones, National Identity Number (NIN) and SIM cards with others because of the risks involved. The Commission maintained…
By Bizibrains Okpeh Unfortunately, violence has been with man since time immemorial and the recent history of mankind has witnessed an unprecedented surge in “creative” violent stories, written in blood…
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“My Passion For PWD Is Very Deep”, Gov. Lalong Tells Executive Secretary, National Disability Commission.
The Management of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has paid a visit to Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong to appreciate his passion for people with disabilities in…
It is becoming the new normal in recent times to read about PWDs getting appointed as aides and advisers to government officials on disability related issues. Going by such trend,…
By Jesutomi Akomolafe Globally, a case study has shown that when young adults with special needs integrate with the use of Robotics in life skills, particularly in a repetitive way,…