The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) are exploring a strategic partnership to expand economic opportunities for persons with…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have pledged to strengthen measures to protect approximately 232,000 registered voters with disabilities from intimidation, harassment and discrimination ahead…
Nigeria’s deaf athletes have announced plans to stage another peaceful protest on Monday, October 26, over their exclusion from the forthcoming National Sports Festival, tagged the Coal City Games. The…
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Abeokuta South Chapter, has called on the Ogun State Government to fully implement the state’s disability law to protect the rights of persons…
The Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Mobilisation Directorate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has set a target of mobilising at least five million votes for President Bola…
The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) has called for the full enforcement of the five per cent employment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed that no eligible voter should be denied the right to vote because of disability…
The Pioneer Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC), Hon. Saleh Barde Keana, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nasarawa State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Non-Governmental…
A disability rights advocate, Abubakar Labaran, has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Nasarawa State to immediately implement the five per cent employment quota for persons with disabilities…
HBM Nigeria Plc has enrolled 120 persons with disabilities (PWDs) from Alimosho and Epe in Lagos State in its 2026 Disability to Ability (D2A) programme, aimed at equipping participants with…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has convened disability stakeholders in Abuja to strengthen the implementation of the African Disability Protocol in Nigeria, with a focus on closing implementation gaps,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has showcased assistive materials designed to improve electoral access for persons with disabilities (PWDs) ahead of the 2027 General Election. The…
The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB) has raised concerns over the limited access of thousands of blind Nigerians to rehabilitation, education, assistive technology and employment opportunities, calling for…
The Akwa Ibom State Government is exploring opportunities to promote the economic independence of persons with disabilities (PWDs) through inclusive agricultural empowerment. The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem…
The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, has announced plans to introduce Sign Language Interpreting as a course of study at the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and bachelor’s degree…
