The University of Ilorin has presented a Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth of the institution and his remarkable global…
Disability News
The National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Comr. Muhammad Sulaiman Abdulwahab, hosted an interactive engagement with persons with disabilities in commemoration of the International Day…
The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its resolve to enforce full compliance with the mandatory 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a major national empowerment programme, disbursing ₦200,000 each to 9,500 beneficiaries across…
IDPD 2025: Association Calls for Full Inclusion, Demands Immediate Enforcement of Disability Act
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), FCT Chapter, has urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to take urgent and decisive action toward full implementation of the…
LASU Disability Support Office Marks 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State University (LASU) Disability Support Office on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD),…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Thursday visited the Kuje Traditional Council Palace in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with…
IDD 2025: Bauchi First Lady Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Persons with Disabilities
The First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has restated her firm dedication to promoting inclusion, dignity, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities as the state…
From Shipwreck Survivor to Social Innovator: Returnee Migrant Launches Nigeria’s First NGO Laundry Service for Persons With Disabilities
A returnee migrant and humanitarian activist, Austin Amunega—known as Fahad Nasir—has transformed a story of survival into a nationwide movement dedicated to dignity, inclusion, and empowerment. After surviving multiple failed…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined Nigerians and the global disability community in commemorating the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with a renewed…
The National Leader of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aare (Hon.) Durotolu Oyebode Bankole, has called on all tiers of government to intensify efforts toward…
Centre Urges Govt to Tackle High Cost of Assistive Technology, Enforce Inclusive Employment Policies
As the world marks the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Federal Government…
Centre Calls for Stronger Disability-Inclusive Policies as World Marks 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
As the world commemorates the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has renewed its call for stronger national commitment to disability…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated his administration’s firm commitment to eliminating all barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities in society. The governor…
Blind Association Hails Appointment of Malam Yushe’u Ibrahim as Sub-Dean, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Malam Yushe’u Ibrahim on his appointment as Sub-Dean, School of Special Education, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano.…