Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has booked a place in the final of the 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain after a commanding semifinal victory on Friday, February 13. The…
Disability News
Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has disbursed N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following the Green Worship 8…
The Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of members of the Taraba State Persons with Disability Commission, marking a significant step towards strengthening disability inclusion…
One School for 23 LGAs: Inclusive Spelling Bee Challenges Rivers Govt on Special Needs Education
Port Harcourt — The organisers of the Inclusive Spelling Bee have challenged the Rivers State Government to urgently improve special needs education infrastructure, following reports that the state has only…
Kano, Nigeria — February 7, 2026 The Inclusive Skill Development Initiative (ISDI) has organized a meaningful trauma awareness and healing engagement for persons with disabilities in Sharada, Kano, aimed at…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H.E.I.R Women Hub to strengthen workplace sexual harassment prevention and response systems in public…
Abuja, February 10, 2026 — The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has intensified its advocacy for the strict enforcement of Nigeria’s Accessibility Regulations, following a strategic courtesy…
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 50 percent discount on hospital services and medical bills for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all state-owned health facilities. The approval was announced…
Abia Para-Badminton Stars Shine in Bahrain, Win Opening Matches at 2026 World Championship
Two para-badminton athletes from Abia State, Jeremiah Nnanna (popularly known as Chigozie) and Chinyere Okoro Lucky, have made Nigeria proud after recording impressive victories in their opening matches at the…
National Disability Leaders Commend Gombe’s Inclusive Governance During Advocacy Visit
National disability leaders, led by the President of the National Association of Physically Challenged Persons (NAPCP), Comrade Ridwan Muhammad Abdullahi, have commended the Gombe State Government for its commitment to…
Stakeholders in the disability rights sector, including civil society organisations, persons with disabilities (PWDs), lawyers, government officials, and media practitioners, have renewed calls for the review and alignment of the…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Rivers State have formally presented a seven-point communiqué to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), calling for comprehensive reforms to guarantee their full participation in…
Centre, Abia Govt Validate State Climate Change Policy, Emphasise Disability Inclusion
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), in collaboration with the Abia State Ministry of Environment, has validated the Abia State Climate Change Policy, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to…
Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, has commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education by sustaining the provision of free application documents for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) seeking admission into…