The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) has received members of the Nasarawa State Association of the Deaf, assuring them of the continued support of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule toward…
Disability News
Abducted Blind Student Regains Freedom After Seven Days in Captivity in Katsina
A blind student of the Katsina School for the Blind, Muhammad Abdullahi, who was abducted in Katsina State, has regained his freedom after spending seven days in captivity. Muhammad was…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has restated its resolve to build a more inclusive service environment for corps members with disabilities, with plans to upgrade facilities, adjust postings, and…
Gombe Govt, NEDC Move to Revamp Special Education Centre for Blind and Deaf Learners
Gombe State has taken another decisive step toward advancing disability inclusion with the commencement of comprehensive renovation works at the Center for Special Education, London Mai Dorawa. The Gombe State…
NCPWD Salutes Nigerian Armed Forces on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Calls for Support for Wounded Soldiers
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated the Nigerian Armed Forces on the occasion of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, commending their bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment…
ASLIN Ogun @10: Stakeholders Demand Mandatory Sign Language Interpretation for Inclusive Governance
Stakeholders in the disability sector have called for the mandatory inclusion of professional sign language interpreters in government programmes and public institutions as a critical step toward inclusive governance in…
Centre Commends Borno, Plateau Education Projects, Calls for Genuine Inclusion of Blind Students
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has commended recent education infrastructure projects undertaken by the Borno and Plateau State governments, while urging authorities to ensure…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Aare (Honourable) Tolu Bankole, has reaffirmed his commitment to disability inclusion and empowerment with a donation of One…
Stakeholders Advocate Inclusion of Children with Disabilities at Lagos Chess Programme
Stakeholders in the disability and education sectors have renewed calls for the full inclusion of children with disabilities in all aspects of Nigerian society, urging families and communities to embrace…
Women Journalists Urge Government Action for Persons With Visual Disabilities
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), South-South Zone, has called on the federal, state and local governments to take urgent steps to address the hardship faced by persons with…
World Braille Day 2026: First Lady Calls for Inclusive Policies, Digital Accessibility
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on government authorities and stakeholders to intensify efforts toward inclusive policies that promote equal participation of blind and visually impaired persons…
World Braille Day: Disability Commission Pledges Barrier-Free Access for Persons with Visual Impairment
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined the global community in commemorating World Braille Day, pledging to ensure barrier-free access to education, information and opportunities for persons…
Centre Urges Govt to Reinvest Tax Revenues in Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Federal Government to channel part of the revenue from newly enacted tax laws into targeted…
Inclusive Education: BUK Lecturer Supports Blind School with Braille Learning Tools
In furtherance of inclusive education and access to learning for persons with visual impairments, Prof. Ya’u Musa DanTata of Bayero University Kano has donated Braille slates and styluses to the…
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed the Bauchi State Disability Protection and Disability Commission Bill, a landmark legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights and inclusion of Persons with…