A new chapter in inclusive governance has begun in Gombe State with the formal launch of the Local Government Disability Inclusion Framework—an initiative led by the Hope Inspired Foundation for…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a bid to empower persons with disabilities through storytelling and visual arts, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) on Friday, April 11, 2025, trained ten persons…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi Deaf students representing Bauchi State have made an impressive mark at the recently concluded National Deaf Secondary School Championships in Nasarawa State, earning a well-deserved third-place…
Sexual And Gender Based ViolenceDisability News
Lagos Empowers People With Disabilities Through Training on Rights and Sexual Violence Prevention
In a significant move toward inclusion and protection, the Lagos State Government has hosted a two-day advocacy training for persons with disabilities, aimed at educating them on sexual and gender-based…
Keffi, Nasarawa State – The Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) has lauded the Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, for her institution’s commitment to…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, inaugurated a series of health-focused programs in Umuahia, Abia State, in collaboration with the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation and the Starkey Foundation. The initiatives…
The Katsina State Government has announced plans to renovate the Government School for the Deaf in Malumfashi, signaling a renewed commitment to inclusive education and support for students with special…
Disability News
FG, Stakeholders Applaud EU Support for Disability Rights, Lament USAID Funding Cuts
The Federal Government and key stakeholders have commended the European Union for its support of a new initiative promoting the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), especially in the wake…
Abuja – In a decisive move to promote inclusive disaster management, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has launched the 2025…
UNICEF has expressed concern over the continued presence of the polio virus in Katsina State and has pledged to collaborate with the state government to make its eradication a top…
Disability rights activist, Adewale Elisha Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all arms of government to prioritize the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Constitution…
Albinism NewsDisability News
Association Unveils Groundbreaking Teachers’ Manual to Support Students with Albinism
In a landmark step toward promoting inclusive education, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has launched a comprehensive teaching manual designed to aid the education of students with albinism. Developed…
A strong appeal has been made to the Taraba State House of Assembly to fast-track the long-awaited Disability Commission Bill—seen as a critical step toward inclusion and justice for persons…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has introduced a more accessible “I Am Alive” verification process for pensioners with disabilities or health challenges who are unable to use facial or…
Disability News
Strengthening Accessibility: Agency, LASPA Unite to Champion Inclusive Parking for Lagosians with Disabilities
In a powerful show of unity and purpose, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) have pledged to work more closely in…