The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has accused Nigerian banks of engaging in discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals. This was contained in a press…
Disability News
In a push to ensure equal rights for individuals with disabilities in Yobe State, Project Trust, under Connected Development (CODE), has appealed to the state government to approve the pending…
Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), paid a significant visit to the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) headquarters in Abuja on October 31,…
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for…
In a notable show of solidarity and commitment to advancing disability rights in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, warmly welcomed…
Nigerians with Disabilities angry with Tinubu over alleged discrimination in ministerial appointments
A Coalition of Professional People Living with Disabilities, (PLWDs), has expressed displeasure with President Bola Tinubu over alleged discrimination in his recent appointments to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. They…
NCPWD Pushes for Precise Data Collection on PWDs in Collaboration with Population Commission
In a proactive step toward greater inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria, Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), visited the…
The Special Adviser (SA) to Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Kamil Aransi, has countered a recent publication in an Osun based newspaper by Joint National Association of Persons…
Today, October 29, 2024, the Hope Inspired Foundation for Women and Youths with Disabilities (HIFWYD), an impactful non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities,…
Disability Agency Launches Awareness Walk for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Advocacy
On October 26, 2024, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) collaborated with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nigeria (SBHAN) and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF) in…
The Foundation for Social Innovation (FSI) has initiated a campaign to address mental health disparities affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. INN reports that the virtual event was organized…
In a night of celebration and pride, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, honored Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes for their extraordinary…
Appoint PWDs as Special Assistants on Disability Matters, Anambra JONAPWD Urges LGA Leaders
The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, Ugochukwu Ernest C. Okeke, has called on Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen and Councillors to…
Ekiti State is set to witness a landmark moment as the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) launches its first-ever athletics event. This announcement was made on Thursday,…
Centre Celebrates Graduation of First Cohort from Nigeria’s Pioneering Digital Training Hub for PWDs
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has wrapped up a six-week digital skills training for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State, empowering participants with foundational digital and…