The Abia State Government has announced plans to train at least 250 therapists across its 17 Local Government Areas to support children living with intellectual and learning disabilities. The Chairman…
Disability News
Disability Commission, Group Renew Commitment to Mental Health and Psychosocial Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has renewed its collaboration with She Writes Woman, a leading mental health advocacy group, to strengthen support for Nigerians living with mental…
FirstBank Breaks Barriers with Accessible Banking for Blind and Disabled Customers
FirstBank, West Africa’s oldest and one of its most trusted financial institutions, is preparing to launch a groundbreaking suite of services that will make banking more accessible for blind, partially…
Nigeria Takes Bold Step on Disability Inclusion as NCPWD Launches Accessibility Certificates
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…
Disability Commission Partners Initiative to Promote Rights of Children 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…
‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights’: Disability Commission, Deaf Community Lead Awareness Drive in Abuja
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…
Foundation Empowers LASU Students with Disabilities, Endows ₦2m for Psychology Excellence
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…
OSF Expands Global Impact with 2025 Scholarships, Fellowships, and New Partnerships
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,…