The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop in Anambra State aimed at strengthening stakeholder engagement and ensuring the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
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Ogunlende, Lafarge Africa Forge Plans for Expanded Empowerment of Women, PWDs
Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, on Wednesday hosted a delegation from Lafarge Africa PLC in his office, where discussions centred on expanding empowerment opportunities for…
Disability Agency, Lagos Sports Commission Partner on Inclusive Sports for PWDs
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) is strengthening its partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) to boost inclusive sports development for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). During…
Centre Partners with Dwarf Communities in Kano to Tackle Discrimination, Promote Inclusion
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has engaged members of the dwarf communities in Kano to explore solutions to the social, cultural, and economic challenges they face, as…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for sustained economic, cultural, and social empowerment to combat poverty and eliminate street begging. The appeal was made…
Deaf School Seeks Public Support to Expand Access to Deaf Education in Badagry
Badagry, Lagos — The Gifted and Talented School for the Deaf in Ibereko, Badagry, has called on government, philanthropists, and the public to support its mission of providing quality education…
Adeniyi Oyebade Launches Foundation to Support Educational Needs of the Deaf, PWDs in Nigeria
Adeniyi Oyebade, a Deaf advocate, has launched a foundation aimed at supporting the educational and sporting needs of the Deaf and persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria. Speaking in an…
Centre Demands FG Reopen Centre for the Blind, Cites Violation of Disability Act
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called out the Federal Government over the continued closure of the Nigerian Farmcraft Centre for the Blind in…
In a continued show of commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the Lagos State Government has disbursed financial aid to 15 registered homes and cluster heads under…
MFM Honours Outstanding Blind Students with Laptops, Cash, and Mobility Aids
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) International Headquarters Annex, Wuye, Abuja, has celebrated outstanding students of the Federal Capital Territory School for the Blind, Jabi, with laptops, cash…
Agency Strengthens Partnership with Disability Commission to Boost Healthcare for PWDs
The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding healthcare access for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. This commitment was renewed during a…
KATSINA — The Katsina State Government has outlined strategic initiatives to enhance the welfare and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. Speaking on August 7, 2025, at…
Hope on Wheels: Disability Commission Partners with Foundation to Empower PWDs in Kaduna
For many persons with disabilities in rural Nigeria, mobility aids are more than just equipment — they are a ticket to independence, dignity, and the chance to dream bigger. That…
Physically-Challenged Woman Among Seven Convicted for Drug Offences in Edo, Gets 15-Year Jail Term
A physically-challenged woman from Edo State, Rita Idehen, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Benin City for drug trafficking. Idehen was among…
The government of Zimbabwe has reiterated its commitment to disability rights by urging public and private employers to prioritise the recruitment of persons with disabilities. According to a report by…