In a bid to promote inclusive education and empowerment in the Country, the Queen Adenike Tejuosho (QAT) Foundation, founded by Halimat Tejuosho, has awarded scholarships to People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) and out-of-school children. The QAT Foundation’s scholarship initiative is a laudable effort of the Philanthropist, to address the educational needs of marginalized groups and promote inclusivity in the Nigeria’s …

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, Rivers State, Cyril Hart, on Tuesday during plenary, walked out of the green chamber after accusing the Deputy Speaker of discriminating against new members during parliamentary debates. Hart, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the allegation a few minutes after the lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal Constituency, Borno …

The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has summoned the management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) over allegations of discriminatory treatment towards Mr. Adebola Daniel, a person living with a disability and son of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Bashiru Ayinla, announced this decision while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, …

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is facilitating the empowerment of women and strengthening the fight against gender-based discrimination through policies and programmes. The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Sidie Mohamed Tunis, said this at the ongoing ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) Town Hall meeting in Abuja on Friday. The theme of the meeting is “Rejuvenate …