LAGOS, Nigeria — The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has expressed deep concern over new figures released by Sightsavers Nigeria revealing that millions of Nigerians…
KANO, Nigeria — More than 4.24 million Nigerians are currently affected by blindness or visual impairment, mostly from preventable or treatable conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and uncorrected refractive errors,…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Dr. Bilyaminu Umar as the first Secretary of the newly established Zamfara State Persons with Disabilities Board. The approval was…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for introducing an electric campus transportation scheme, which is set to…
A groundbreaking app that converts spoken words into sign language through AI-powered 3D avatars has earned Kenyan innovator, Elly Savatia, top honours at the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize…
Jama’are, Bauchi State | October 17, 2025 — In a renewed effort to promote economic inclusion and reduce street begging among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), a three-day skill acquisition training…
The Nasarawa State Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) has announced special provisions to ensure full inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the ongoing recruitment exercise for secondary school teachers across…
Umuahia, Nigeria — The Abia State Disability Commission has announced plans to distribute free sunscreen lotions to persons with albinism across the state as part of efforts to safeguard their…
Cataract continues to be a major global health concern, with over 94 million people living with vision impairment linked to the condition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, has called for the establishment of a commission dedicated to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the state.…
As part of activities marking the 2025 World Polio Day, Rotary International, through the National PolioPlus Committee (NNPPC), has paid a courtesy visit to the National Commission for Persons with…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive education and empowering students with disabilities…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has partnered with the Empowering Abilities Through Inclusive Pages (EATIP) initiative to promote inclusive education and create opportunities for children and young…
Lagos, Nigeria — October 16, 2025. The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its newly released ATM…
The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to institutionalize the teaching and learning of sign language in all basic education schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to promote…
