Disabilities
12 Feb
The Ability Life Initiative (TALI), founded by Oprah and Prada Uzodimma, in Nigeria, continues to break barriers in advocating for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Over the past five years, the organisation has led numerous initiatives, from community outreaches to educational programmes, aimed at fostering a more inclusive society. TALI’s recent efforts…
23 Jan
Lagos State government has said it will continue to address the concerns of students with disabilities, as it is committed to fostering inclusivity and enhancing educational development for all children in the state. The General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs.…
20 Dec
To celebrate children with disabilities and support their caregivers, Friendnpal has distributed school supplies, personalised gift bags, and food to children with special needs.
17 Dec
The Federal Government has urged critical stakeholders to uphold the rights of people living with disabilities.
14 Dec
The Federal Government has called for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the country. Mrs. Franca Adiekweh, Director of Social Security and Cooperative Development at the Federal Ministry of Labour, made the call during a road show to mark the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Saturday in Abuja.…
6 Dec
The Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities (NAPVID) on Friday appealed to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to urgently constitute the Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities to drive the implementation of the Edo State Persons with Disabilities Law 2022. The Executive Director of the Network for the Advancement of…
23 Aug 2024
Executive Director, Voices of Disability Initiative (VDI), Catherine Edeh, has called for increased rights awareness and inclusion for Persons Living with Disability (PWD), especially women and girls, to improve their quality of life.
27 Apr 2024
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have undergone formal educational system and obtained degree certificates, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates.
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A new report released by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed inconsistencies in the electoral process during the 2024 governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, with discrepancies in vote counts and data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The report, which revealed discrepancies between the figures recorded on the INEC Election Result…
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Governor Umar Danmodi of Jigawa State has administered the disbursement of N813 million to over 210 victims of the October 2024 Majiya tanker explosion in Jigawa State. Speaking while presenting cheques to the beneficiaries, Danmodi charged the Disbursement Committee members to have the fear of God, uphold probity and accountability, warning that their task was…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of fast, urging all to cooperate against threats to national security. In a statement today by Ribadu, tagged 'salute to Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr', he noted "our cooperation against threats to national security is absolutely necessary. On behalf of the management…
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The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the ratification of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the National Assembly, saying the decision was taken in national interest. He declared that most of the criticism trailing the action of the National Assembly are politically motivated. The Senator…
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The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has unveiled what it called the arc of the possible, a new strategy for driving Nigeria’s economic development. The arc of the possible underscores the recalibration of stabilisation strategies to address emerging challenges, ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced living standards. It highlights three pivotal reform priorities for 2025 which…
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South Africa has overtaken Nigeria in the latest Forbes ranking of Africa’s billionaires, boasting the highest number of ultra-wealthy individuals, even as Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote remains the continent’s richest man. Forbes’ 2025 list, released on Saturday, shows that Africa’s 22 billionaires now have a combined net worth of $105 billion, a sharp rise from…
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The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiite group, has accused security forces of concealing the bodies of its members allegedly killed during a clash with police and soldiers in Abuja on Friday. The confrontation occurred during a procession marking International Quds Day, an annual event observed by Shiites to express solidarity…
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Lagos State is grappling with a severe shortage of medical professionals, with only 8,200 doctors available to serve a population exceeding 20 million, far below the estimated 30,000 required. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has attributed the crisis to the ongoing mass migration of healthcare workers, commonly referred to as the "Japa syndrome." NMA Chairman,…
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has condemned the recent mob killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Edo State, calling it a "barbaric act." Abbas, in a statement he wrote on X on Sunday, said that such mob violence should be unacceptable in society, noting that no one should be falsely accused,…
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Wife of Governor Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State, Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has lamented the loss of many lives to vaccine-preventable diseases and consequently commenced sensitization and mobilization of the citizenry for the vaccination of children with the Measles-Rubella Vaccine to prevent them from contracting measles. Speaking during the meeting tagged "Measles-Rubella Introduction Advocacy in…