…Campus in Samaru Kataf. All training is tuition-free, with specific outreach to women, persons with disabilities, and young people from underserved communities.What the graduates were trained inThe 4,050 graduates completed training in 14 trade areas, covering electrical installation, welding and fabrication, aluminium…

…the technological gains recorded in Osun; improving electoral inclusivity for persons with disabilities, women, youths and underrepresented groups across the Commission’s more than 176,000 polling units; strengthening institutional capacity through technical assistance and training; combating election-related misinform…

…that the grains reached vulnerable households, particularly widows, elderly persons, persons with disabilities and low-income families. “This intervention is not simply about distributing food items; it is about ensuring that government support reaches communities in an organised, transparent and inclusive manner,” Kab…

…completion period. The commissioner said that council approved the employment of 30 Persons with Disabilities into the state’s public service, with the beneficiaries to be deployed across relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies. He said, “Council further directed that the provision of the Ekiti State Disability L…

…of election materials, voter accreditation, turnout, participation of women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), security, and other aspects of the electoral process. According to the Hub: "Out of the 823 polling units where our observers were deployed, polling officials with a complete complement of both sensitive an…

…59 percent of turnout in observed polling units and more than 70 percent turnout among persons with disabilities at 12 designated PWD-friendly polling units. Women made up 36 percent of polling officials deployed. The Hub’s fact-checkers said they had verified 11 false claims circulating about alleged payment of INEC o…

…at polling units and make the electoral process more convenient and inclusive for persons with disabilities across the country. Mrs Justina Obozokhai, a wheelchair user, made the call after casting her ballot at Ilare III, Ward III, Unit 011, in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State during Saturday’s governor…

…implementation of other government inclusion policies, as well as measures supporting persons with disabilities and the extension of the retirement age in the state civil service are all meant to highlight government welfare plans concerning women. The Programme Director, Alliances for Africa, Blessing Duru, said exten…

…the programme guidelines, funding is allocated as follows:70% for women and youth10% for persons with disabilities5% for senior citizens15% for other eligible applicantsThis distribution aims to promote inclusive economic growth while supporting vulnerable and underserved groups.Important tips before you applyTo improv…

…to him, passengers are equally benefiting from upgraded lounges, improved facilities for persons with disabilities, enhanced customer service mechanisms and modern terminal amenities. “The recently upgraded Pilgrims’ Terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, with its 300-seat waiting hall, VIP and VVIP lo…

…to her, the Food Outreach Scheme was launched in March 2024 to provide food items to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, supporting their families and improving their well-being. "No Nigerian should go hungry, that is our mandate and part of our vision for Renewed Hope Initiative," she said.Tinubu ad…

…prioritised children living with disabilities through partnerships with organisations of persons with disabilities and health professionals. “We are intentional about inclusion. We carried out disability assessments to understand the specific needs of every child and ensure they receive the support required to learn ef…

…to achieving Sustainable Development Goal Four (SDG 4), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the National Policy on Inclusive Education. Garba commended the Federal Ministry of Education as well as development partners, particularly UNICEF and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), for pr…

…of rice and other food items to vulnerable residents across the state, including widows, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and other indigent persons. Briefing journalists in Akure on Monday, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, said the event would hold at the Internatio…

…Protocol, Media and Publicity, Security, Youth Mobilisation, Special Interest (Persons with Disabilities) Mobilisation, Women’s Mobilisation, and Secretariat functions. The APC said the structures were designed to ensure seamless coordination of campaign activities ahead of the August 15 poll in Osun.

…stated that it had expanded its reach by deepening engagement with youths, women, persons with disabilities and grassroots supporters, while strengthening party structures across the country. The statement attributed the party’s growing popularity to the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, sa…

…and cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy, particularly among women, youths, persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission, also elected Zam…

…that the state government had fulfilled its earlier pledge of N1.2 million to support persons with disabilities, a commitment made during the visit of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security earlier this year. “The Value Chain Development Programme has consistently delivered remarkable results through investments…

…and men. He added that the French Embassy continued to support women, young people, and persons with disabilities to promote their economic and social empowerment. Fonbaustier also underscored ongoing cooperation in agriculture through the French Development Agency, particularly projects aimed at strengthening food sec…

…of failing to enforce accessibility laws. The groups also said that thousands of persons with disabilities remain shut out of essential services despite legal provisions guaranteeing equal access. The groups, under the auspices of the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation, raised concerns…

…voter behaviour and weakening confidence in electoral processes. "Women, young people, persons with disabilities and minority groups remain the most vulnerable to online harassment, coordinated attacks and hate speech during election periods. "Participants also acknowledged that while Artificial Intelligence presents o…

…it expressed concern that many polling units visited were not adequately accessible to persons with disabilities due to their physical location and setup. The statement urged relevant stakeholders to improve accessibility at polling units ahead of future elections, particularly the 2027 general elections. “Our observer…

…pregnant women, children under the age of five, elderly citizens aged 70 and above, and persons with disabilities It maintained that access to affordable healthcare and retirement protection should be regarded as fundamental social rights rather than privileges available only to workers in the formal sector. The organi…

…process, noting that women served as polling officials, party agents and voters, while Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) participated actively with minimal accessibility challenges. It noted the isolated incidences, including difficulties in capturing the biometrics of some elderly voters and the initial denial of prior…

…The REC noted that special provisions were put in place to ensure the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), including those with visual impairments and other physical challenges. According to him, INEC had earlier mapped the distribution of PWDs during the voter registration exercise to enable the commissi…