A German aerospace engineer has made history as the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space, following a successful suborbital flight by Blue Origin on Saturday. The…
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), has empowered about 100 elderly persons with disabilities, as well as elderly caregivers of children with disabilities,…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and inclusive family planning as part of efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. The commitment was restated on…
Persons with dwarfism in Kano State have taken a historic step toward self-advocacy and inclusion with the establishment of the Kano State Association of People with Dwarfism, the first organisation…
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APWD Presents Award to Badagry Local Government for Its Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The Association of Persons with Disabilities (APWD), Badagry Chapter, has presented an award to the Badagry Local Government through its Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, in recognition of the Council’s commitment…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State chapter, has called on the state government to take proactive steps toward the full enforcement of the Disability Rights…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have raised concerns over what they described as persistent neglect and exclusion in state budgeting across Nigeria’s South-West, warning that poor funding continues to deepen poverty,…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Ebonyi State chapter, has elected new Executives to pilot the affairs of the group for the next four years. In a…
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MTN Nigeria Records Growth in Disability Inclusion, Reaffirms Beyond Barriers Commitment
MTN Nigeria has recorded a steady increase in the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within its workforce, rising from 0.9 per cent in 2021 to 2.13 per cent in…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has provided free medical services to over 150 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during a medical outreach held on Thursday, December 18, 2025,…
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Jigawa Governor Namadi Appoints Zubairu Musa as Special Adviser on Disability Affairs
The Governor of Jigawa State, Dr. Umar Namadi (Dan Modi), has approved the appointment of Mr. Zubairu Musa as Special Adviser on Persons with Disabilities. The appointment, announced on Wednesday,…
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Disability Commission, NEMA Distribute Over 600 Relief Materials to Persons with Disabilities in FCT
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed over 600 relief materials to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the…
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AAD Holds Maiden Deaf Awareness Day, Calls for Appointment of SA on Disability Matters
Alimosho, Lagos — The Chairman of the Alimosho Association of the Deaf (AAD), Mr. Olumide Seidu, has called for stronger inclusion of Deaf persons in governance, urging the Alimosho Local…
The Federal Government has raised serious concerns over the increasing vulnerability of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to human trafficking, sexual violence, and other organized crimes, warning that women, children, and…
The Kwara State Sports Commission has lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his unwavering support for sports development, especially initiatives targeted at Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the state. According to…