The Lagos State Government has commenced an Entrepreneurship Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing its dedication to inclusive economic growth and sustainable empowerment. The flag-off ceremony, held at the…
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School Decries Rising Neglect and Stigma Against Children With Disabilities
The management of Child Care Trust, the Abuja-based special needs school founded by the late First Lady, Stella Obasanjo, has raised serious concerns over the increasing discrimination, dehumanisation, and abandonment…
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LASODA Commissions Upgraded Classroom Blocks at Aganju Iku Inclusive Primary School, Okokomaiko
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in collaboration with Raising Stars Africa Foundation, has commissioned four newly upgraded classroom blocks at Aganju Iku Inclusive Primary School 2, Okokomaiko,…
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Bank provides prosthetic limbs, education support for children with limb loss
Stanbic IBTC Holdings has expanded its flagship Corporate Social Investment initiative, Together4ALimb, by providing prosthetic limbs and education support to underserved children living with limb loss across Nigeria. In a…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the digital competencies of journalists with disabilities in northern Nigeria. The training, held…
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Blind Group Urges Lagos Govt to Ensure Full Accessibility in Ongoing Lekki-Ajah Road Rehabilitation
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Lagos State Government to halt what it described as a persistent pattern of neglect toward…
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World Kindness Day: Presidential Aide Celebrates With Children With Disabilities
The 2025 World Kindness Day celebration at the FCT School for Children with Special Needs, Kuje, Abuja, was filled with colour, excitement, and heartfelt expressions of inclusion as children, parents,…
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Anambra Election: Foundation Calls for Stronger Disability Inclusion as Election Gaps Persist
The All Africa Foundation (TAF Africa) has renewed its call for a more inclusive electoral system that guarantees the full participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria. The organisation…
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New Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Bernard Doro, Promises Bold Action on Poverty as He Assumes Office
A renewed sense of optimism filled the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction on Tuesday as Dr. Bernard Doro officially took over leadership of the ministry. His appointment…
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Centre Applauds Passage of Digital Economy Bill, Warns Against Exclusion of the Blind
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has commended the Federal Government and the National Assembly for the passage of the National Digital Economy and e-Governance…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called on donors, development partners, and grant-making bodies to prioritize funding for…
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Association Strengthens Partnership with Special Education Centre, Moves to Address Students’ Welfare Challenges
The Bauchi State Chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and improved welfare for learners with disabilities during a…
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Presidential Aide Hails Dr. Doro’s Appointment, Pledges Support for Inclusive Humanitarian Reforms
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has congratulated Dr. Bernard Muhammad Doro on his appointment as the Honourable Minister…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has taken another bold step toward inclusive healthcare through a sensitization programme on family planning for persons with disabilities. Themed “Ensuring Equitable…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusivity in healthcare by ensuring equitable access to family planning services for persons with disabilities across…