The Nigeria Deaf Football Association (NDFA), in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Ministry of Education under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Education, is set to host the 6th…
The Ford Foundation Research Team at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has launched an initiative aimed at developing a policy to safeguard the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwDs).…
The Nigerian government is committed to closing the digital divide and ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have equal opportunities to fully engage in the digital economy. This commitment was…
In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering visually impaired individuals. Hosting…
The Ekiti State Government has announced a vocational training programme for 120 persons with disabilities (PWDs), reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and economic empowerment. Through the Office of Disability Affairs,…
Lagos – The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has called for greater inclusion of women with disabilities in the technology sector.…
The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba K. Yusuf, has been widely praised by the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) community for his progressive decision to establish a dedicated Department of…
As Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, the Centre for Disability Affairs in Lagos is calling on the Lagos State government to extend support to persons with disabilities. Coordinator Kehinde Oshilaja urged…
Kano, Nigeria – The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Kano State Government for establishing the Department of People with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Ministry of…
Lagos – The World Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, marked World Down Syndrome Day with a call for improved inclusivity and enhanced support systems for…
In commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day, the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Ogun State Women’s Wing, hosted the Empowering Women with Disabilities Conference in Abeokuta. This groundbreaking…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called on the Nigerian government to take concrete steps toward ensuring full inclusion and equal opportunities for women…
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting all forms of discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The bill repeals the Adamawa State Disability Rights Commission Law…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has received a significant boost in its efforts to promote inclusivity and enhance the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.…
Badagry, Nigeria – The newly appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), Badagry, Prof. Samuel Oladiipo Kolawole (FNITI), has assured that the institution…
