Abuja — Nigeria has taken a bold step toward building a more inclusive society with the unveiling of new accessibility compliance certificates by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Queen’s Dream Initiative (QDI), a non-profit organization founded to champion the rights and welfare…
Abuja — The call for recognition of Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) gained momentum Tuesday as the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Nigerian National Association of the…
In a remarkable display of commitment to education, inclusion, and gender empowerment, the Lateefat Odunuga National Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships worth ₦2.1 million to five students with disabilities at…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that a total of 1,622 candidates with disabilities participated in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. The figure includes 586 males…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for approving the establishment of the Zamfara State…
Zamfara State — Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated the Zamfara State Persons with Disabilities Board, a landmark move aimed at strengthening inclusion and protecting the rights of Persons with Disabilities…
It was a night of history, hope, and empowerment on Saturday as Nigeria staged its first-ever Albinism Advocacy Pageant, a bold initiative dedicated to inclusion and the fight against discrimination.…
Bauchi — The Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, in Bauchi State, has announced plans to introduce its first-ever Special Education program under the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) scheme…
The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation (OSF), an international nonprofit dedicated to education, mentorship, and advocacy, has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships and fellowships, reinforcing its mission to empower Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, the Special Eagles, are optimistic about their chances at the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Costa Rica. Speaking in Lagos, the players called for greater…
At least 24 million Nigerians are currently living with one form of sight loss or another, the Vice Chancellor of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu,…
In a historic move for Nigeria’s democracy, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and Cedar Seed Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the political inclusion of women…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been commended for his administration’s impactful initiatives targeted at improving the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs), particularly those in rural communities.…
The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN), a leading voice in advocacy and empowerment for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has taken a major step forward in its 24-year journey…
