The Canadian High Commission and Nigeria's First Lady advocate for enhanced rights and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, spotlighting artist Kanyeyachukwu's inspiring journey. Join the call for an accessible society.
Lafarge Africa Plc, with partners LSETF and Tunde Onakoya, celebrates beneficiaries of its Disability-to-Ability programme, training 100 PWDs in Lagos for self-reliance. Read more.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
THT HMO marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a heartfelt visit to Bethesda Home and School for the Blind in Mushin, providing gifts and pledging ongoing support for the visually impaired students.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 9,500 persons with disabilities with N200,000 business grants each. The initiative, launched on International Day of PWDs, is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative.
Simon Samson Ibrahim, 7, disappeared in Bachure, Adamawa. His father reports no updates from police after 5 days, amid rising cases of missing persons in the state.
NAPTIP and ICMPD held a capacity-building workshop in Lagos to enhance strategies against human trafficking and violence. The event focused on tackling tech-driven crimes and improving inter-agency collaboration.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative disbursed N200,000 grants to 250 Persons with Disabilities in Ogun State to mark World Disability Day. Read how this boosts inclusive growth.
Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges to uphold UN Convention on disability rights at Lagos event. Over 200 assistive devices distributed to enhance inclusion in transport, education, health, and tech.
The Federal Government mandates full compliance with the 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities. SGF Akume declares the transition period over and warns against excuses.
FAME Foundation hosts the HerSTEM Inclusive Tournament for Nigerian girls and women with disabilities at Lagos's National Stadium. The event, aligned with International Day of PWDs, promotes empowerment through parasports. Attend and support!
Top dignitaries gather in Asaba for the NBA-Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Annual Conference to drive sustainable inclusion and leadership for persons with disabilities in Nigeria.
Project Enable Africa commits to empowering Persons With Disabilities as active architects of Africa's inclusive future at AbilityX 1.0 conference on December 2 in Lagos.
Catholic Diocese of Wukari reports renewed violent attacks in Southern Taraba communities, with over 50 deaths and 300,000 displaced. Urgent government intervention needed.
House Speaker Abbas pushes for new legislation to protect elderly Nigerians' rights, healthcare, and dignity. Join the movement for senior citizen welfare reform.
Tragic discovery of mutilated remains of FRSC officer Funmilayo Lasisi and daughter in Osun herbalist den. Police confirm arrests in suspected ritual killing. Read full details.
Child Care Trust urges government and private sector to promote educational inclusion for girls and children with disabilities. Learn how stakeholders are pushing for policy changes.
A Federal Road Safety Corps officer and her teenage daughter have been declared missing in Ogun State, sparking widespread concern and an intensive police search operation.
Family makes emotional appeal for information about 42-year-old mother who vanished in Lagos under mysterious circumstances. Last seen in Egbeda area.
A Lagos family is making an emotional appeal to the public for assistance in locating Adeola Opeyemi, a 45-year-old woman who mysteriously vanished in the Ikeja area. Authorities continue search efforts.
The family of Adeola Olamide, a 45-year-old hairdresser from Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, has declared her missing after she failed to return home from work. Authorities and community members are searching for answers.
The family of Abigail Marcus is seeking public assistance as the 32-year-old woman mysteriously disappeared in Calabar, Cross River State, leaving authorities and loved ones deeply concerned.