The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called for strategic collaboration with development partners to strengthen disability data management in the country. The commission said the initiative, driven…
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Advocacy Group Demands Greater Inclusion for Women with Disabilities
The Beyond Limit Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities has called for urgent policy reforms and stronger institutional commitment to ensure the full inclusion of women and girls with…
In a move aimed at promoting social inclusion and easing the burden of economic hardship, the Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) has distributed food items and cash assistance to persons…
International Women’s Day: Centre Advocates Equal Justice, Protection for Women with Disabilities
Women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria have been urged to receive stronger protection and equal access to justice as the world marks the 2026 International Women’s Day. The call…
Disability Advocate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Inaccessible Boarding at Lagos Airport
A disability rights advocate, Chinwe Iromuanya, popularly known as Chi Chi Iro, has raised concerns over what she described as a troubling experience involving passengers with disabilities while boarding a…
Educational Transformation Project Boosts Inclusive Learning, ICT Awareness in Delta Special Schools
An educational transformation initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive learning and digital awareness has recorded significant milestones in three special schools across Delta State, following the successful completion of its midterm…
The Chairperson of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Mary James Gaisa, has called on employers across Taraba State to embrace inclusive hiring by…
Stakeholders Demand Stronger Implementation of Disability-Inclusive Economic Policies
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government and relevant institutions to strengthen implementation frameworks and accountability mechanisms to advance disability-inclusive economic empowerment across Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja at…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for strengthened legal protection and improved access to justice for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State during a strategic advocacy…
Association, Disability Commission Partner to Launch Digital Literacy Training for PWDs, Vulnerable Groups
The Gombe State Cybercafé Operators Association (GOSCA) has launched a strategic partnership with the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD) to implement a comprehensive digital computer literacy training…
The APC Taraba Deaf Supporters Group has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State to ensure the inclusion of persons with hearing impairment in…
Ramadan: Gombe Governor Distributes Food Palliatives to Support PWDs, Vulnerable Households
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives to vulnerable households across the state, targeting 70,000 beneficiaries as part of efforts to cushion…
The Nasarawa State Government has distributed food items and cash support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state, in a move aimed at easing economic hardship and promoting social…
Kebbi LG Chairman Empowers 75 Persons with Disabilities with Wheelchairs, Cash
The Chairman of Koko-Besse Local Government Area, Hon. Sirajo Usman Dan Gwaggo, on Monday distributed wheelchairs and cash assistance to 75 persons living with disabilities as part of efforts to…
The Ekiti State Government has intensified its commitment to disability inclusion by training 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in various vocational skills and empowering 130 others who had earlier completed…