The Lagos State University (LASU) Disability Support Office on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD),…
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The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Thursday visited the Kuje Traditional Council Palace in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with…
IDD 2025: Bauchi First Lady Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Persons with Disabilities
The First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has restated her firm dedication to promoting inclusion, dignity, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities as the state…
From Shipwreck Survivor to Social Innovator: Returnee Migrant Launches Nigeria’s First NGO Laundry Service for Persons With Disabilities
A returnee migrant and humanitarian activist, Austin Amunega—known as Fahad Nasir—has transformed a story of survival into a nationwide movement dedicated to dignity, inclusion, and empowerment. After surviving multiple failed…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined Nigerians and the global disability community in commemorating the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with a renewed…
The National Leader of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aare (Hon.) Durotolu Oyebode Bankole, has called on all tiers of government to intensify efforts toward…
Centre Urges Govt to Tackle High Cost of Assistive Technology, Enforce Inclusive Employment Policies
As the world marks the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Federal Government…
Centre Calls for Stronger Disability-Inclusive Policies as World Marks 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
As the world commemorates the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has renewed its call for stronger national commitment to disability…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated his administration’s firm commitment to eliminating all barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities in society. The governor…
Blind Association Hails Appointment of Malam Yushe’u Ibrahim as Sub-Dean, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Malam Yushe’u Ibrahim on his appointment as Sub-Dean, School of Special Education, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano.…
Presidency Calls for Appointment of Lawyers With Disabilities to the Bench
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for deliberate inclusion of qualified lawyers with disabilities in judicial appointments across…
The maiden edition of the West Africa Zone A and B Para Games began on Friday in Abeokuta, drawing more than 700 athletes to the Ogun State capital for the…
NCPWD Donates Braille Embosser to Federal University Lafia to Boost Inclusive Education
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated a Braille embosser machine to the Federal University Lafia (FULafia) as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive education and improve…
Foundation Supports Visually Impaired Students with Braille Materials in Kano
The Late Prof. Jibrin Isa Diso Foundation has donated braille learning materials to the Special Education School, Tudun Maliki, Kano, to support visually impaired students ahead of their first-term examinations.…
Disability Commission, Agency Strengthen Partnership to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following a strategic engagement with the Kano…