By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has pledged to strengthen the management of surface and groundwater resources for the benefit of the Nigerian population. NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, made this commitment at the National Regional Action Plan (RAP) Validation Workshop on the Niger Basin Iullemeden-Taoudeni/Tanezerouft AquiferContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has commenced a sanitation and hygiene awareness campaign at Zuba market and motor park, to mark the 2024 Global Handwashing Day. Led by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the campaign aims to promote proper handwashing practices to reduce disease spread inContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Every morning, Miss Darasinmi Agunbiade, a primary 5 learner at the LG Primary School, Adie Owe, Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government of Ogun state, wakes up very early to look for water for the household. Agunbiade treks a long distance to getContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has pledged to partner with the Kogi government to harness its natural resources for sustainable economic development. Sen. Heineken Lokpobri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated this on Thursday in Abuja when Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, paid him a courtesy visit.Continue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, on Thursday inaugurated the N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was executed by the National Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The SGF saidContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN), on Tuesday called for the integration of climate change adaptation strategies into Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. Mr Benson Attah, National Coordinator of NEWSAN, made this call at a meeting with Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director -General of theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue and River Niger, following significant rises in water levels due to continuous rainfall. In a statement on Thursday, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, urged residents near the riverbanks toContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Vice-President Kashim Shettima says collective action is key to building climate-resilient communities as a solution to Africa’s Climate Future. Shettima said this in his keynote address titled: “Securing Africa’s Green Future: Leading the Global Climate Change Agenda” at the 2nd Edition of the Africa Climate Forum 2024Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Tuesday announced plans to incorporate hand hygiene into Nigeria’s national response and long-term development strategies. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this during the 2024 Global Handwashing Day event in Abuja, themed ‘Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?’Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has given the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) 48-hour ultimatum to clean up Abuja. The Coordinator of the Council, Chief Felix Obuah, gave the ultimatum after an emergency meeting with management of the board and contractors handling refuse evacuation in AbujaContinue Reading
