Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has won a silver medal at the 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain, finishing runner-up in the women’s SL3 category. Bolaji delivered a…
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC), Hon. Saleh Barde Keana, on Thursday, February 6, led members of the management team and ex-officio members of the…
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Disability Agency Engages Ministry of Housing on Accessibility, Inclusive Housing Development
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has engaged the Lagos State Ministry of Housing on the need to strengthen accessibility standards and promote inclusive housing development across the…
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SSA on Disabilities Congratulates New Yobe City Boy Movement Leaders, Calls for Inclusion of PWDs
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has congratulated the newly appointed members of the Yobe State Working Committee and…
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Eniola Bolaji Storms into Final of 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship
Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has booked a place in the final of the 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain after a commanding semifinal victory on Friday, February 13. The…
Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has disbursed N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following the Green Worship 8…
The Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of members of the Taraba State Persons with Disability Commission, marking a significant step towards strengthening disability inclusion…
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One School for 23 LGAs: Inclusive Spelling Bee Challenges Rivers Govt on Special Needs Education
Port Harcourt — The organisers of the Inclusive Spelling Bee have challenged the Rivers State Government to urgently improve special needs education infrastructure, following reports that the state has only…
Kano, Nigeria — February 7, 2026 The Inclusive Skill Development Initiative (ISDI) has organized a meaningful trauma awareness and healing engagement for persons with disabilities in Sharada, Kano, aimed at…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H.E.I.R Women Hub to strengthen workplace sexual harassment prevention and response systems in public…
Abuja, February 10, 2026 — The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has intensified its advocacy for the strict enforcement of Nigeria’s Accessibility Regulations, following a strategic courtesy…
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 50 percent discount on hospital services and medical bills for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all state-owned health facilities. The approval was announced…
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Abia Para-Badminton Stars Shine in Bahrain, Win Opening Matches at 2026 World Championship
Two para-badminton athletes from Abia State, Jeremiah Nnanna (popularly known as Chigozie) and Chinyere Okoro Lucky, have made Nigeria proud after recording impressive victories in their opening matches at the…
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National Disability Leaders Commend Gombe’s Inclusive Governance During Advocacy Visit
National disability leaders, led by the President of the National Association of Physically Challenged Persons (NAPCP), Comrade Ridwan Muhammad Abdullahi, have commended the Gombe State Government for its commitment to…
Stakeholders in the disability rights sector, including civil society organisations, persons with disabilities (PWDs), lawyers, government officials, and media practitioners, have renewed calls for the review and alignment of the…