The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a significant rise in voter enrolment under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise, revealing that more than 1.2 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of the programs In an update shared on its official social media handle, the Commission disclosed that as of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered about 3,000 voters living with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the upcoming Area Council elections. The information was shared by the Head of INEC’s ICT Department in the FCT, Mr. Festus Aisien, during a visit by the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Osun State Bureau for People with Disabilities has urged the federal government to release the withheld local government fund in the state for implementation of projects related to people with disabilities. Executive Secretary, Osun State Bureau for People with Disabilities, Rotaract Ayobami Oyetunde made the plea while featuring on Pensioners FM…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council has promised to do all within its powers to ensure the rights and inclusiveness of all Nigerians. The council’s Deputy Director of Consumer and Business Education, Nwafor Anthony, stated this Monday in Abuja while speaking at a policy roundtable on financial inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, organised by…
The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings that do not comply with the minimum standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities from January 17. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Dr James Lalu, disclosed on Thursday while briefing newsmen in Abuja. Newsmen reports that, the news conference was…