The Ogun State chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has called on the state government to establish a rehabilitation centre and a disability agency to address…
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Senate Deputy President Hails Disability Advocate’s Push for National Spinal Cord Injuries Policy
The Office of the Deputy President of the Senate has expressed appreciation to Engr. Abdul D. Haruna, a disability advocate and former Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of…
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Kwara Government Partners Initiative to Improve Lives of Persons with Cerebral Palsy
The Kwara State Government has pledged stronger support for persons with cerebral palsy and their families, assuring that no one will be left behind in its social development agenda. Commissioner…
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Katsina PWDs urge Governor Radda to create Disability Commission, appoint commissioner
The community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Katsina State has urged Governor Dikko Umar Radda to establish a Disability Commission and appoint a Commissioner for Disability Affairs, saying such…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Ability Life Initiative (TALI) Foundation to advance disability inclusion and accelerate the implementation of…
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2027 Elections: Igbuzor Advocates Free, Fair Polls to Boost Inclusion of Women, Youths, PWDs
As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, pro-democracy advocate and founding Executive Director of the Centre for Leadership Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), Dr. Otive Igbuzor, has called…
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Families Petition IGP Over Road Crash That Left Victims Amputated in Plateau
Families of three victims of a road accident in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure justice after a reckless…
Jos — The Plateau State chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day…
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JAMB Exposes 6,000+ High-Tech Exam Fraud Cases, Nearly 2,000 False Albinism Claims
Nigeria’s examination body, JAMB, is facing what it calls a “new era of organised digital malpractice” after its special investigative panel uncovered over 6,000 high-tech fraud cases in the 2025…
In a bold step toward making Nigeria’s aviation sector more inclusive, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has inaugurated a Disability Inclusion Oversight Committee. The initiative, unveiled at the NCAA…
The Ability Life Initiative (TALI) has called on federal agencies and policymakers to dismantle barriers that prevent Nigerians with disabilities from enjoying equal access to housing and transportation. This appeal…
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Deaf Community Commends Disability Commission Appointment, Calls for Inclusion of Deaf Representation
The Cross River State Deaf Community has expressed appreciation to Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for appointing members of the State Disability Commission, describing the move as a demonstration…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering creativity, innovation, and inclusion through the successful hosting of the 2025 Ability Expo and Talent Hunt.…
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Adamawa Forum Empowers Young Persons with Disabilities with Career and Business Skills
Yola, Adamawa State – Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Adamawa have received a boost in career and entrepreneurial guidance as Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a…
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Abia Govt. to Deploy Therapists, Enhance Support for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has announced plans to engage professional therapists across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state to support persons…