The Federal Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to making assistive technology (AT) accessible, safe, and affordable for over 30.5 million Nigerians living with disabilities. This renewed commitment was…
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NGO Urges End to Discrimination Against Women With Disabilities: “They Are Human Too”
In a determined effort to uphold the rights and dignity of women with disabilities, the Down Syndrome Foundation has launched an advocacy campaign in Bauchi State. The initiative aims to…
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Foundation Partners with Bogoro LGA Chairman to Enhance Services for Women with Disabilities
In a significant step towards inclusive community development, the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area in Bauchi…
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Over 500 Pilgrims with Disabilities Complete Hajj with Dignity, Thanks to Saudi Initiative
More than 520 pilgrims with disabilities have successfully performed the Hajj pilgrimage this year through a groundbreaking initiative by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Now in its fifth…
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SA Honours Katsina Assembly member, Advocates Swift Passage of Disability Commission Bill
Katsina – As part of activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Disabled Matters, Hon. Umar Jibril Bindawa, paid a courtesy visit to…
As Nigeria marks World Assistive Technology Day 2025, Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre has called on the Federal Government to eliminate import duties on assistive technology products, citing the urgent…
Makurdi — The Executive Director of Hope Alive for Possibilities Initiative (HAPI), Ms. Aver Akighir, has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Benue State to support the passage…
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Excluding 35m Persons with Disabilities Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Goal – NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has warned that Nigeria’s ambition to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030 is unattainable if 35 million persons…
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Kano Marks 2025 World Day for Assistive Technology with Call for Greater Access and Support
Kano – The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) joined global efforts in commemorating the 2025 World Day for Assistive Technology with a vibrant event held at the Special…
Kano – A leading disability advocate and concerned citizen, Engr. Abdul Haruna, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 22 young athletes from Kano State who died in…
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President Tinubu Honours Bill Gates as Gates Dedicates Award to Ayuba Gufwan, ES of Disability Commission
In a landmark moment of recognition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday conferred the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill…
Birnin Kebbi – The Kebbi State Persons with Disability (PWD) Commission has commenced the distribution of 3,000 bags of assorted food items to persons with disabilities across the state’s 21…
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Disability Commission Launches Digital Skills Training for Persons with Disabilities
Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold step toward promoting digital inclusivity, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commenced a three-day training workshop on Basic ICT and Digital…
Owerri, Nigeria — Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has signed into law the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill, 2024, following its passage by the State House of…
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PWDs Urge FG to End Violence Against Children with Disabilities, Promote Inclusive Education
The Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities (NAPVID) has called on the Federal Government and other tiers of governance in Nigeria to take immediate and decisive action…