The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has taken a bold step toward improving the livelihoods of persons with disabilities engaged in agriculture. On Monday, June 7, 2025, the…
Makurdi, Nigeria – Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Benue State have called on the government to deploy sign language interpreters across public institutions such as police stations, courts, and hospitals…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have called on the government to prioritize inclusion in the 2026 budget by allocating funds to improve accessibility in public infrastructure and services.…
Oyo, Nigeria – The Founder of the Friends of the Deaf International Foundation, Mrs. Funmilola Arike Ogunro, has urged young women with hearing impairments not to be defined by their…
In a significant move to boost youth entrepreneurship and employability, especially among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has flagged off the Youth Sustainable…
The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation (OSF), a leading non-governmental organization that provides scholarship opportunities to Deaf students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, has announced its 2025 scholarship grant for Deaf students…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Adamawa State are calling on the wife of the state governor, Hajiya Lami Fintiri, to champion the signing and domestication of a crucial bill that…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has unveiled a groundbreaking publication titled “A Practical Guide for Inclusive Climate Actions for Women and Girls with Disabilities.” This pioneering resource…
A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday in Plateau State when gunmen attacked a group of mourners returning from a burial ceremony, leaving one youth with a completely amputated hand. The…
The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has taken a powerful step toward inclusive and tech-driven education with the launch of the EmpowerAbility Hub — a first-of-its-kind digital space designed to…
The Lagos State Scholarship Board has officially flagged off the Special Scholarship for Inclusion Awards, a landmark initiative aimed at supporting students with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in the…
In celebration of the 2025 United Nations Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, Hope Builders for the Physically Challenged Foundation has issued a clarion call to eliminate discrimination against…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has revealed how the Board uncovered over 1,500 impersonators who falsely claimed to be persons with albinism…
In a landmark move reflecting commitment to inclusive education, the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE) has earned praise for nominating a person with a disability to…
