Environment
CCD seeks disability inclusion in climate law
By Leonard Okachie The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged stronger legal protections to ensure persons with disabilities are fully…
Tag: Disabilities
General News
Stakeholders advocate disability-sensitive early warning systems in climate action
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for disability-sensitive early warning systems in climate action to address peculiar needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).…
General News
NGO seeks end to discriminatory language against persons with disabilities
By Olajide Idowu A non-governmental organisation, Community Advancement Initiative for Self Reliance (CAI4SR), has urged the media to adopt disability-inclusive language and uphold ethical…
General News
Why children with disabilities face stigma- NGO
By Felicia Imohimi An NGO, Empowering Abilities Through Inclusive Pages (EATIP) has attributed the persistent stigmatisation faced by Children With Disabilities (CWDs) to low…
Foreign
Zimbabwe strengthens support for disability rights, inclusive education
The Zimbabwean government is calling on employers across sectors to prioritise the recruitment of people with disabilities, as part of its broader commitment to…
Features
Special needs children: Enhancing inclusive learning experience in Oyo State
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Rofiah Oyekunle is a 13-year-old special girl with a deep-seated desire to become a…
Education
Niger Govt. invests N1bn on special needs education
By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger says the state will invest N1 billion on the provision of education for children with…