The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) says no fewer than 600 PwDs have benefitted from the pilot programme of its health Insurance package. James Lalu, the Executive Secretary…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) said it received with excitement the news of the presence of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea) in Abia state.…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commenced processes for the establishment of a dedicated Department of Assistive Technology at its headquarters. This significant development was unveiled by…
The Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has called on the federal government to implement the 2018 Disability Acts with the view of promoting inclusivity and taking care of…
The founder of the Daramola Dynasty Foundation, Olarenwaju Daramola, has advised that people living with any form of impairment should not be exempted from showcasing their unique talents and skills,…
The Federal Government has increased the 2024 budgetary allocation of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities by 500 per cent of what it received in 2023. The Executive Secretary…
The Nigeria business community has pledged its commitment to comply with the provisions of the disability laws, especially in providing five per cent employment opportunities for People with Disabilities. They…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun In the heart of Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, a new chapter was written in the lives of many special needs children at the Daniel Akintonde Model…
The federal government says it has secured Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the tune of N20 billion towards facilitating local production of assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The…
Nigerians with disabilities have hailed President Bola Tinubu for leading the country in the right direction in the last one year. They are also thanking the President for raising the…
Stakeholders have applauded Jobberman Nigeria, for its activities and provisions to make its Lagos Career Fair more attractive to female professionals and persons with disabilities. Speaking during the Career Fair…
Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) has lauded Ekiti State government for prioritizing disability inclusion on the state. It also called for appointment of a person with disability as Executive…
Comedian and social media influencer, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brainjotter, during his show on May 25, raised over N20 million for a fan with physical disability, Queen Onwunachie. In…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa has celebrated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 1-year anniversary in office. Isa…
The Management team of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities led by the Executive Secretary, Dr. James David Lalu has paid a working visit to the Nigerian Civil Aviation…