Disability News

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting disability inclusion and economic empowerment through the 2026 Ability Expo and Talent Hunt, a platform designed…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the full operationalisation of the proposed National Farm Cities Project, an initiative aimed at promoting…

The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Lagos State Government to prioritise employment, healthcare and accessible public transportation for persons with disabilities…

The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has criticised the newly launched National Special and Inclusive Basic Education Minimum Standards, Implementation Guidelines and Functional Difficulty Early…

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive healthcare, education and independent living for persons with disabilities through strategic partnerships that expand access…

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has launched new National Special and Inclusive Basic Education Minimum Standards, Implementation Guidelines and a Functional Difficulty Early Identification Tool to strengthen inclusive education…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s climate and disability sectors have urged greater inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in climate change policies and programmes, describing their participation as essential to building…

Lafia, Nasarawa State – The Leprosy Mission Nigeria has sought a strategic partnership with the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) to implement its proposed “Voice in Action” programme aimed…

The Sen. Ahmad Wadada Aliyu Disabilities Support Group (SAWADSG) has donated two motorcycles to persons with physical disabilities in Nasarawa State as part of its efforts to promote inclusion, improve…

The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening disability inclusion with plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The initiative is being…

Twenty children with disabilities in Zamfara State have received learning materials through a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and equitable access to quality education. The intervention was facilitated by…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), through its Campaign for Improved Accessibility of Government Portals and Websites for Persons with Disabilities (CIAGOP), has organized a one-day training on…

Bond FM has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable groups by donating food items to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) as part…

Team Nigeria recorded an impressive outing in para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing one gold and two silver medals as Esther Nworgu, Esther Oyema, and Roland Ezuruike delivered…

The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has commended the Bauchi State Government for its sustained commitment to inclusive education and the welfare of learners with disabilities during a…