By Lilian Okoro The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and other advocates have underscored the importance of empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through civic engagement. They made this…
By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Government says it will soon commence implementation of the Disability Act to strengthen equality and mainstream persons with disabilities. Alhaji Zubairu Muktar, Special Adviser…
A News Analysis by Ahmed Ubandoma, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities is a non-governmental organisation that has, on many occasions, raised concerns about the…
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government says it has secured Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the tune N20 billion towards facilitating local production of assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities…
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Bill for the establishment of Disability Trust Fund before it.…
By Lucy Ogalue Dr Christopher Nwanoro, President, National Disability Empowerment Forum (NADEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has lauded the United Nations (UN)’s adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to…
By Rhoda Ojo The Sir David Osunde Foundation, an NGO, has provided empowerment to over 1,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja, aimed at mitigating the impacts of current economic…
By Taiye Agbaje A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of CBM Global says it will partner the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, and music artistes to combat all forms…
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for the strengthening of the Electoral Act and other extant laws as well as Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, to address increasing violence against…
Sports By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Dec. 14, 2023 (NAN) Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has charged Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to engage…
