Umuahia, Nigeria — The Abia State Disability Commission has announced plans to distribute free sunscreen lotions to persons with albinism across the state as part of efforts to safeguard their…
PEOPLE WITH ALBINISM
It was a night of history, hope, and empowerment on Saturday as Nigeria staged its first-ever Albinism Advocacy Pageant, a bold initiative dedicated to inclusion and the fight against discrimination.…
JAMB Exposes 6,000+ High-Tech Exam Fraud Cases, Nearly 2,000 False Albinism Claims
Nigeria’s examination body, JAMB, is facing what it calls a “new era of organised digital malpractice” after its special investigative panel uncovered over 6,000 high-tech fraud cases in the 2025…
For Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, the journey to leadership has not been without scars. Growing up with albinism, he endured relentless bullying, body-shaming, and rejection—experiences that once…
Abuja, Nigeria – Key stakeholders, led by the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), have renewed calls for the integration of disability-inclusive strategies into Nigeria’s climate change and health policies, with…
Albinism Association Urges Sun Protection, Inclusion for Persons with Albinism on National Albinism Day
As Nigeria marks National Albinism Day today, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) is calling for greater awareness, protection, and inclusion of persons with albinism (PWAs), while urging the government…
Albinism: A Silently-Growing Disability that remains largely Uncategorized and ‘Uncelebrated’
When albinism and the sufferers are publicly discussed, many people often find it quite disconcerting. They feel pretty uneasy. There is a significant amount of confusion and unresolved theories and…