A coalition of Civil Society Organizations under the Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC) has commended the Taraba State House of Assembly for passing the bill establishing the Taraba State…
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Disability Agency Partners with LASPPPA to Promote Inclusivity and Accessibility in Physical Planning for PWDs
In a strategic move to foster greater inclusivity and accessibility in Lagos State’s built environment, the General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal,…
In a significant move to promote digital inclusion, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) wrapped up a two-month training programme designed to equip staff of the Institute of…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has once again demonstrated its firm commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), through a transformative training and empowerment initiative held at…
The Executive Director of the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), Grace Jerry, has revealed that over 40 million Nigerians are living with disabilities — a significant demographic that demands targeted legislative…
Jalingo, Nigeria — The community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Taraba State has expressed deep appreciation to the Taraba State House of Assembly following the recent passage of the…
In celebration of International Workers’ Day, Project Enable Africa convened key stakeholders to advance workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. Since 2024, the organization has used the…
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JAMB Uncovers Case of Blind Undergraduate Impersonating Another Visually Impaired Candidate
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a case of impersonation involving a blind undergraduate who attempted to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on…
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Katsina LG Chairman, Disability Advocate Discuss Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities
Katsina — In a move to strengthen inclusive governance, Umar Jibril Bindawa, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Disabled Matters, met with the newly elected Chairman of Katsina Local…
In line with its goal of ensuring persons with disabilities enjoy the benefits of government policies, programmes and services; the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has launched the…
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NSCDC Seals Unregistered Home for Children with Disabilities in Osun Over Poor Conditions
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has shut down a residential facility for children with disabilities located in the Ota-Efun area of Osogbo, citing deplorable…
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10 suspects remanded in Kaduna prison for raping 16-year-old girl living with disability
Ten suspects have been remanded in a correctional facility for raping a 16-year-old girl living with disability in Likoro village, in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state. It was…
In a powerful show of support for persons with disabilities, the Debbie Kauna Foundation (DKF) has empowered 306 individuals in Adamawa State with vocational training and start-up kits to launch…
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Disability Agency Hosts Sensitization on Procurement Process, Inaugurates Planning Committee
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, led her management team on Monday, April 29, 2025, to receive the Procurement Process Review…
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Albinism Association Urges Sun Protection, Inclusion for Persons with Albinism on National Albinism Day
As Nigeria marks National Albinism Day today, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) is calling for greater awareness, protection, and inclusion of persons with albinism (PWAs), while urging the government…