The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has intensified its advocacy for the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities, calling on the Federal Government to fully implement the Intellectual Disabilities Act.…
The Lagos State Chapter of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN) has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, advocacy, and the promotion of sign language in Nigeria, as…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a visually-impaired lawyer, Ms. Kindness Ikponwonsa Idahosa, as a Law Officer in the State Ministry of Justice, reinforcing his…
The Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ajose Peter Kumayon, has pledged to establish a Disability Desk to enhance support, access, and inclusion for persons with disabilities…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged stronger collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) as the Commission intensifies efforts toward the full enforcement of the Discrimination…
Nigeria commemorated the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on Friday at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, with renewed calls for strict enforcement of the Disability Act, increased…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has strengthened its commitment to promoting disability inclusion through a renewed partnership with the National Association for Exceptional Children (NAEC). This collaboration…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on December 1, 2025, convened a crucial regional meeting in Port Harcourt to produce the Nine Niger-Delta Regional Demand Charter, a unified document…
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has been urged to expedite action on the passage of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Bill currently before it. The call was…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive society as officials, educators, students, and stakeholders gathered to commemorate the 18th Edition of…
The University of Ilorin has presented a Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth of the institution and his remarkable global…
The National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Comr. Muhammad Sulaiman Abdulwahab, hosted an interactive engagement with persons with disabilities in commemoration of the International Day…
The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its resolve to enforce full compliance with the mandatory 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a major national empowerment programme, disbursing ₦200,000 each to 9,500 beneficiaries across…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), FCT Chapter, has urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to take urgent and decisive action toward full implementation of the…
