The Late Prof. Jibrin Isa Diso Foundation has donated braille learning materials to the Special Education School, Tudun Maliki, Kano, to support visually impaired students ahead of their first-term examinations.…
The National Association of the Blind (NAB) has appealed for increased access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training and stronger government support for visually impaired persons across Nigeria. The…
The Christ’s Outreach on Disabilities (CODISA) Foundation, in partnership with Google, has trained over 30 visually-impaired individuals—mostly students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG)—on how to effectively use Artificial Intelligence…
Abuja – In a landmark ruling hailed as a victory for Nigeria’s disability community, the Bwari High Court has ruled in favour of Rose Utoko Monkom, a visually impaired woman…
The Federal Government, through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has sponsored 37 visually-impaired candidates to participate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bauchi State. Speaking…
In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering visually impaired individuals. Hosting…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced that more than 42,000 pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools with visual impairments have received free corrective eyeglasses from the…
For many visually impaired individuals in Nigeria, access to quality education, vocational training, and essential resources can be a daunting challenge. But thanks to the unwavering support of First City…
Former Minister of Youth and Sport, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja has on Sunday commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) registrar Prof. Isahk Oloyede for providing opportunity for the visually…
The University of Lagos distributed a total 104 iPad (tablets) to indigent and visually challenged students during its matriculation ceremony on Friday in Lagos. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof.…
Prof. Kayode Adebowale, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has commended Dr Ifeoma Bibiana Okoli, the first female visually impaired to bag a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the institution’s…
The Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB), Abuja Branch, sought employment for its members in government ministries and agencies, as stipulated in the Persons with Disabilities Act. Mr. Kassim Lawal,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has urged persons with disabilities, particularly the visually impaired to participate actively in the November 6 governorship election, assuring them that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will provide brailled ballot papers for visually impaired voters in the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. Dr Nwachuku Orji, INEC’s Resident…
(L-R) Abdullahi Ganduje, Dahuru Abdulhamid Idris and Muhammadu Sanusi Kiru Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has offered an automatic teaching employment to a blind person, Dahuru Abdulhamid Idris, who…
