By Doris Esa The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for stronger community-based action and collaboration among government agencies to mitigate the recurring cases of flooding across Nigeria. Mr Attah Benson, National Coordinator of NEWSAN, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has charged the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) to remain committed towards producing thorough-bred professionals for the maritime industry. Oyetola made the call at the 2025 third quarter citizens’ and stakeholders’ engagement of the institution in Oron,Continue Reading
By Reporters Governments of Oyo, Ogun, and Kwara States have put in place proactive measures to mitigate the impact of flooding following predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) of possible heavy rainfall in parts of the country. The state governments said that public sensitisation, infrastructural interventions, and multi-agency coordinationContinue Reading
By Abdullahi Mohammed The Federal Government on Thursday said the N80billion Alau Dam upgrade project in Borno is designed to boost irrigation and generate hydro-electric power when fully completed in 2027. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known during a working visit to theContinue Reading
Hamza Suleiman Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has allayed fears over the rising water level at Alau Dam, saying there is no cause for alarm. Zulum gave the assurance on Saturday after inspecting ongoing reconstruction work at the dam, located near Maiduguri. He acknowledged the widespread panic among Maiduguri residentsContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has provided potable water to Kuchiko Community in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger. Ms Felicia Dairo, Executive Director of the group, said this at the inauguration of a borehole in Kuchiko on Thursday. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated the first phase of the resuscitation of the long-abandoned Aba Urban Water Scheme. Speaking on Wednesday at the event in Aba, Otti reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to provide access to potable water across the state. The governor described water asContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Delta Government says it will utilise its unique geographical assets and aquatic wealth to chart an inclusive and sustainable blue economy. The state’s Commissioner for Works (Rural and Public Information), Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this while outlining the state’s transformational blueprint at a ministerial joint briefing inContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Oceandeep Service Ltd. has urged the National Assembly to enact a bill that will put an end to the harassment of seafarers onboard ships. The Chief Executive of Oceandeep Service Ltd., Mrs Rollens Macfoy, made the plea during the 2025 celebration of seafarers held in LagosContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu The Kaduna State Government has intensified dredging and expansion of waterways in flood-prone areas, as part of efforts to avert the devastation caused by last year’s flooding. This followed early warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which listed Kaduna among the states expected to experience heavyContinue Reading
