TETFund Plans Autism Centres Across Nigeria’s Six Zones
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is developing plans for specialised autism centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to improve early…
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Disability Inclusion
UNESCO Urges Disability Inclusion in Nigeria Policy
ABUJA, Nigeria – UNESCO has called for the active participation of persons with disabilities in shaping national policies, saying their inclusion is essential to…
Group Opens Abuja Centres for Children with Cerebral Palsy
ABUJA, Nigeria – An Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, Engraced Ones Prayer Support and Advocacy Initiative, has inaugurated two centres to provide education, therapy and skills…
JAMB Expands Disability Inclusion Through AI Initiative
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that more than 4,000 candidates with disabilities have secured admission into Nigerian…
Group Targets Stronger Data Systems After Reaching Millions with TB, Leprosy Services
ABUJA, Nigeria — Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has unveiled plans to deepen investments in health data systems, vulnerability mapping and disability…
Nigerian Expert Urges Africa to Rethink Autism Understanding
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian autism expert and neurodiversity advocate Boluwatife Ayanwole calls for a major cultural shift in how autism is understood and supported…
NYSC Introduces Disability Inclusion Protocol for 2026 Service Year
JOS, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announces a landmark policy shift with the introduction of a formalised protocol to support corps…
Abia Deepens Partnership to Ensure Disability-Inclusive Climate Policy Framework
ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Ministry of Environment announces a strengthened partnership with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) to ensure that…
Abia Launches Skin Cancer Prevention Drive for Persons with Albinism
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Disability Commission has distributed free sunscreen lotion to at least 100 persons with albinism, as part of a…
FG Pushes Sign Language Training in Nigerian Schools Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged all teacher training institutions across Nigeria to integrate sign language education into their curricula as part…