Stakeholders in Nigeria’s disability community have called on financial institutions to establish dedicated banking desks for persons with disabilities (PWDs), particularly women, to improve their access to micro-credit facilities. The…
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‘No One Should Be Left Behind’ — NSCDC Advocates Full Enforcement of Disability Act
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has renewed calls for the full implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act, 2018, stressing that inclusive protection is…
In a landmark move to strengthen disability rights in Nigeria, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Thursday, September 25, 2025, officially unveiled and rolled out the National…
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Why an ICT Resource Centre for the Blind is Critical to Bauchi State’s Inclusive Future
The world is rapidly evolving toward full digitalization, and information and communication technology has become the engine that drives education, business, and governance. From online learning to e-commerce, digital skills…
Brazil, India, and Peru are among 13 countries set to compete in the 2025 First Abia Para Badminton International Championships, scheduled to hold in Abia State, Nigeria, from September 30…
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NYFF-Funded Project Boosts Deaf Education in Delta, Anambra States
A Nigerian Youth Futures Fund (NYFF)-supported project on Integrating ICT in Multilingual Multimodal Teaching in Special Education for the Deaf is reshaping Deaf education in Nigeria, bringing new teaching strategies…
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Abia Govt to Train 250 Therapists to Support Children with Special Needs
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
Disability News
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…