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PWDs need equal opportunities — NOT alms, says group

    PWDs need equal opportunities — NOT alms, says group

A group of People living With Disabilities (PWDs) has implored members of the public, governments and organisations to provide equal opportunities for the disabled instead of treating them as a

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Despite inclusive law, Nigerian airports still a nightmare for people with disabilities

    Despite inclusive law, Nigerian airports still a nightmare for people with disabilities

BY CHIOMA IRUKE Uche Andrew, while boarding an aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital territory, was given a wheelchair as a form of assistance for her

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Bible society asks states, FG to appoint PWDs into government

    Bible society asks states, FG to appoint PWDs into government

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has urged governments at all levels to appoint People living With Disabilities (PWDs) into ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).  Samuel Sanusi, general secretary and

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UK to award Chevening scholarships to PWDs in Nigeria

    UK to award Chevening scholarships to PWDs in Nigeria

The British High Commission has stated that the UK government will award the prestigious Chevening scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year to some persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.

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PHOTOS: NGO trains hearing impaired girls on menstrual hygiene in Niger

  PHOTOS: NGO trains hearing impaired girls on menstrual hygiene in Niger

The Aisha Wakaso Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has trained girls with hearing impairment on menstrual hygiene in Niger state. The

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NCPWD announces inclusive policies ‘to foster better relations with public’

  NCPWD announces inclusive policies ‘to foster better relations with public’

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced nine disability inclusive policies to guide the public in their

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Abdullahi Sule approves 5% employment slot for PWDs in Nasarawa

  Abdullahi Sule approves 5% employment slot for PWDs in Nasarawa

 Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, has approved a five percent employment slot for people with disabilities (PWDs) in the state.

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Palliative: Women, PWDs to benefit as Bauchi earmarks N2bn for purchase of rice

  Palliative: Women, PWDs to benefit as Bauchi earmarks N2bn for purchase of rice

The Bauchi government says it has earmarked N2 billion for the purchase of 88,889 bags of rice for distribution to

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Social welfare commissioner promises better life for women, PWDs in Akwa Ibom

  Social welfare commissioner promises better life for women, PWDs in Akwa Ibom

Ini Adiakpan, commissioner for women affairs in Akwa Ibom, has promised to support women, children and people with disabilities (PWDs).

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PWDs: Stakeholders ask FG to officially recognise sign language

  PWDs: Stakeholders ask FG to officially recognise sign language

Some stakeholders have asked the federal government to officially recognise sign language. The Coalition of National Association for Persons with

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