By Rukayat Adeyemi The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos State Chapter, on Saturday embarked on a clean up of Darosha Market and drainage systems in Agege, Lagos. Mrs Atinuke Owolabi, Chairman, APWEN, Lagos Chapter, said the initiative was in commemoration of the World Water DayContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Nigeria and the Hungarian government have renewed their commitment for effective water management and research in addressing water-related challenges and ensuring sustainable development. Alhaji Bello Goronyo, the Minister of state for Water Resources and Sanitation, said this when he hosted the Honorary Consul-General of Hungary, Mr EndreContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a non governmental organisation (NGO), has called on government at all levels to increase budgetary allocation to the water sector. The Executive Director of CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi made the call on Friday in Lagos, at a Continue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has dissolved the State Task Force on Sanitation. Fubara announced the dissolution during a meeting with the State Task Force on Sanitation and Refuse Contractors at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The governor said that the task force had ceasedContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya WaterAid Nigeria in collaboration with its partners on Friday inaugurated a female Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) facility at LEA Primary School, Tudun-fulani, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. The Country Director, WaterAid, Ms. Evelyn Mere, speaking on the project, said the event was in commemoration of the 2024Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for urgent climate change awareness campaigns, as part of proactive measures to tackle climate change-related challenges, globally. UNDP Administrator, Achim Steiner, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, following the inauguration of UNDP’s Weather KidsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPSWASH) has urged all stakeholders to view water as a commercial commodity, promoting investment and sustainable usage for the nation’s benefit. Dr Nicholas Igwe, the National Coordinator of OPSWASH, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on FridayContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade A Water and Renewable Energy company, Fordmarx Nigeria Limited, has donated 37 solar-powered boreholes to all states and the FCT in a bid to address the issue of water accessibility across Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr Clifford Oforbuike, said that the initiative wasContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has pledged Federal Government’s commitment to investing in critical water infrastructure as a cornerstone for national development. Utsev said this at the commemoration of the 2024 United Nations World Water Day (WWD) on Friday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says it will intensify efforts toward building a climate – resilient society in the country. NiMet Director-General, Prof. Charles Anosike, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a celebration of the 2024 World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Day. According to him, suchContinue Reading
