The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation (OSF), an international nonprofit dedicated to education, mentorship, and advocacy, has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships and fellowships, reinforcing its mission to empower Nigeria’s…
Disability News
Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, the Special Eagles, are optimistic about their chances at the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Costa Rica. Speaking in Lagos, the players called for greater…
At least 24 million Nigerians are currently living with one form of sight loss or another, the Vice Chancellor of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu,…
IPAC, Foundation Seal Pact to Empower Women with Disabilities in Politics
In a historic move for Nigeria’s democracy, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and Cedar Seed Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the political inclusion of women…
Governor Umo Eno’s Administration Delivers Lifeline to Persons with Disabilities in Rural Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been commended for his administration’s impactful initiatives targeted at improving the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs), particularly those in rural communities.…
The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN), a leading voice in advocacy and empowerment for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has taken a major step forward in its 24-year journey…
The Ogun State chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has called on the state government to establish a rehabilitation centre and a disability agency to address…
Senate Deputy President Hails Disability Advocate’s Push for National Spinal Cord Injuries Policy
The Office of the Deputy President of the Senate has expressed appreciation to Engr. Abdul D. Haruna, a disability advocate and former Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of…
Kwara Government Partners Initiative to Improve Lives of Persons with Cerebral Palsy
The Kwara State Government has pledged stronger support for persons with cerebral palsy and their families, assuring that no one will be left behind in its social development agenda. Commissioner…
Katsina PWDs urge Governor Radda to create Disability Commission, appoint commissioner
The community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Katsina State has urged Governor Dikko Umar Radda to establish a Disability Commission and appoint a Commissioner for Disability Affairs, saying such…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Ability Life Initiative (TALI) Foundation to advance disability inclusion and accelerate the implementation of…
2027 Elections: Igbuzor Advocates Free, Fair Polls to Boost Inclusion of Women, Youths, PWDs
As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, pro-democracy advocate and founding Executive Director of the Centre for Leadership Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), Dr. Otive Igbuzor, has called…
Families Petition IGP Over Road Crash That Left Victims Amputated in Plateau
Families of three victims of a road accident in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure justice after a reckless…
Jos — The Plateau State chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day…
JAMB Exposes 6,000+ High-Tech Exam Fraud Cases, Nearly 2,000 False Albinism Claims
Nigeria’s examination body, JAMB, is facing what it calls a “new era of organised digital malpractice” after its special investigative panel uncovered over 6,000 high-tech fraud cases in the 2025…