Disability News

In a groundbreaking move for disability inclusion, the Benue State House of Assembly has passed the Disability Rights Bill into law. The development, announced on August 1, 2025, has been…

Ibadan – The Oyo State Association of the Deaf (OYSAD), in collaboration with stakeholders from the disability community, has honoured Governor Seyi Makinde with its first-ever public lecture and press…

The Christ’s Outreach on Disabilities (CODISA) Foundation, in partnership with Google, has trained over 30 visually-impaired individuals—mostly students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG)—on how to effectively use Artificial Intelligence…

Lagos – The Lagos State University (LASU) has granted provisional approval for the establishment of the Sign Language Ambassador Club (SLAC), marking a significant step toward promoting inclusive education and…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has praised the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja for introducing a pioneering sign language training program for religious leaders. The initiative, launched through…

The Abia State Government has mandated the installation of elevators and other accessibility features in all public buildings to accommodate persons with disabilities, as part of its commitment to inclusive…

The University of Jos has once again made a landmark stride in inclusive education with the elevation of Dr. Michael Abednego to the rank of Professor in Special Education and…

Disability rights advocates have renewed calls for greater inclusion and visibility within Nigeria’s National Assembly, particularly emphasizing the full integration of sign language interpreters in all legislative proceedings and televised…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion with a renewed drive to enforce the statutory 5% recruitment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the Federal Civil…

The Isaac Joshua Initiative for Disabilities (IJID) has issued a strong call to action, urging the Delta State Government and relevant stakeholders to immediately commence full implementation of the Delta…

Bauchi, Nigeria – The World Bank is set to commence its Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) program in Bauchi State, with a strong emphasis on…

Kano — Engr. Abdul Haruna, a prominent disability rights advocate and former Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Kano Chapter, has called for the constitutional recognition…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has officially unveiled the 2024 State of Disability Inclusion Report in Abuja. The…

Abuja, Nigeria – Key stakeholders, led by the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), have renewed calls for the integration of disability-inclusive strategies into Nigeria’s climate change and health policies, with…

Abuja, Nigeria – A newly released national report on disability inclusion has revealed that 28 percent of health facilities in Nigeria lack basic accessibility features, posing significant challenges for persons…