Disability Acts in Nigeria
PWDs: Societal perceptions, institutional barriers continue to slow down progress
Olukemi Ade-Adeniji Until recently, I never gave much thought to the experiences of persons with disabilities (PWDs). It took a...
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University of Ibadan, despite its special Education department is largely unaccommodating to SWDs
Àkànní Olúwaségún University of Ibadan is the oldest in Nigeria. It prides itself as the Premier University and is expected...
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“I see THIS-ability not DIS-ability”- Kolade, OAU physically-challenged graduate student says.
Adetunji Oluwafemi The 48th convocation ceremony of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife took place on Thursday, 12th December, 2024...
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At AIJC: expert charged investigative journalists to go the extra mile in…
African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) is an annual event that brings the best of the continent’s investigative, media and journalists...
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Journalists should amplify the truth only
“Journalists have a role as purveyor of the truth. A society without journalists will wallow in darkness and people will...
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Living Strong: Women with Disabilities’ stories.
Rasheedat Iliyas At the recent White Cane Safety Day celebration in Ilorin, Rasheedat Iliyas interacted with some visually impaired women...
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Abuja health services, women with disabilities recount ordeals
Angela Atabo Discrimination against Persons With Disabilities (PWDs),in healthcare centres can lead to unequal access to healthcare services. In spite of...
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Benched and Isolated? How OAU’s Students with Disabilities are excluded from sporting Activities
Adetunji Oluwafemi Across universities in Nigeria — and indeed, around the world — sport and social life form a central...
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Osun PWDs Urge Swift Action on Disability Law Implementation
Tobi Sanusi The disability community in Osun state heaved a sigh of relief in September last year when Governor Ademola...
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Why Legislation Alone Can’t End Disability Discrimination
Sunday Elom In Nigeria’s southwestern state of Lagos with an estimated population of over 17 million people according to World Population Review,...
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