Accessibility & Assistive Tech — 2026-09-16
Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a strategic push to enhance digital accessibility for persons with disabilities, aiming for 70% digital literacy by 2027. Simultaneously, the Dwabo Small Grants Programme in Ghana has opened applications for funding projects that support persons with disabilities, highlighting a growing regional focus on inclusive technology and support systems.
Accessibility & Assistive Tech — 2026-09-16
Tech Updates
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria is actively implementing programs to ensure digital skills and access reach Nigerians regardless of disability status. The agency’s digital literacy initiative targets 70 percent digital literacy nationwide by 2027, with implementation currently underway across schools, the informal sector, and the general workforce.
Inclusive Design
In Ghana, the 2026 Dwabo Small Grants Programme has opened applications for civil society organizations. The program offers financial support ranging from €8,000 to €10,000 to implement projects specifically designed to support persons with disabilities.
This initiative underscores a broader trend in West Africa toward localized, grant-funded efforts to bridge the accessibility gap in both digital and physical environments.
What to Watch
While specific new standards updates were not published in the last 24 hours, the ongoing implementation of NITDA's 2027 targets will likely influence future national digital accessibility guidelines in Nigeria. Additionally, the outcomes of the Dwabo grants may serve as case studies for other regions looking to fund grassroots assistive technology and inclusion projects.
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