Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, inaugurated a series of health-focused programs in Umuahia, Abia State, in collaboration with the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation and the Starkey Foundation. The initiatives…
The Katsina State Government has announced plans to renovate the Government School for the Deaf in Malumfashi, signaling a renewed commitment to inclusive education and support for students with special…
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FG, Stakeholders Applaud EU Support for Disability Rights, Lament USAID Funding Cuts
The Federal Government and key stakeholders have commended the European Union for its support of a new initiative promoting the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), especially in the wake…
Abuja – In a decisive move to promote inclusive disaster management, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has launched the 2025…
UNICEF has expressed concern over the continued presence of the polio virus in Katsina State and has pledged to collaborate with the state government to make its eradication a top…
Disability rights activist, Adewale Elisha Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all arms of government to prioritize the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Constitution…
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Association Unveils Groundbreaking Teachers’ Manual to Support Students with Albinism
In a landmark step toward promoting inclusive education, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has launched a comprehensive teaching manual designed to aid the education of students with albinism. Developed…
A strong appeal has been made to the Taraba State House of Assembly to fast-track the long-awaited Disability Commission Bill—seen as a critical step toward inclusion and justice for persons…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has introduced a more accessible “I Am Alive” verification process for pensioners with disabilities or health challenges who are unable to use facial or…
Disability News
Strengthening Accessibility: Agency, LASPA Unite to Champion Inclusive Parking for Lagosians with Disabilities
In a powerful show of unity and purpose, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) have pledged to work more closely in…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to disability inclusion and the full implementation of the National Disability Act during the official launch of the Disability Rights…
At the 2025 Global Disability Summit, the International Labour Organization (ILO) issued a strong call for united global action to ensure people with disabilities are no longer left behind in…
By Umar Saleh, Bauchi The Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has extended warm congratulations to Governor Bala Mohammed following his recent honour as Leadership Newspaper’s Best Governor…
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Senate Leader Bamidele Donates Mobility Aids, Vehicles to Ekiti Therapy Centre
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. The donation, made during a visit…
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Nigerian Advocate Champions Political Inclusion for Women with Disabilities at UN CRPD Session in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland – Mrs. Patience Ogolo Dickson, founder and Executive Director of the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiatives (AWWDI) in Nigeria, has made a compelling case for the political…