Disability
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Caring for Child with Disability in Nigeria is Misunderstood —Content Creator Joy Ogbidi
On June 16, 2026, Joy Ogbidi, a prominent Nigerian chef, food blogger, and lifestyle content creator also known as @joygiverkitchen, stated that caring for a child with cerebral palsy in Nigeria is widely misunderstood and…
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The Mum Bridge Circle Creates Safe Space for Mothers with Disabilities in Lagos
Mothers with disabilities gathered at the LCCI Conference & Exhibition Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, on May 14, 2026, for The Mum Bridge’s Listening Circle. The Mum Bridge is a growing community for mothers with disabilities…
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‘Treated as Third-Class Citizens’: The Hidden Struggles of Single Mothers with Disabilities
Visual artist and single mother of three, Olubunmi Oyesanya, was coming back from her teaching job on the night of Feb. 3, 2015, when a franchise of Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) rammed into her…
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Uche’s Vision: Nigerian Nurse Decries Discrimination, Secures UK Admission
Summary: A Nigerian nurse, Uchechukwu “Uche” Olivia, has raised concerns about accessibility in Nigeria’s education system after she was denied accommodations during an entrance exam due to her visual impairment. She has since secured admission…
