By Suleiman Shehu Stakeholders have identified inefficiency, poor coordination and monitoring as well as gender inequality as some of the factors affecting various water policies in Nigeria. They stated this at a Stakeholders Validation Workshop and Capacity Needs Assessment on Integrating Gender in Nigeria’s Water Sector Policies and Governance onContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the Ogwashi-Uku Dam project to realise its economic value for local communities. He made the appeal during a visit by the Benin-Owena River Basin Authority, led by Managing Director and CEO, Dr Femi Adekanbi, toContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello The Kebbi Government has expressed its readiness to fully implement the $700 million Federal Government–World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, made this known while receiving a joint delegation from theContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has established a controlled rate of N14,000 per meter for groundwater abstraction, also referred to as borehole drilling, statewide. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this on Thursday in Ibadan, during an interactive meeting with groundwater abstraction stakeholders.Continue Reading
By Aisha Ahmed The Ike Odoeme Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, on Tuesday donated two hand-pumped boreholes each to Facawa and Riniyal communities in Ringim Local Area (LGA) of Jigawa. Speaking at the event, the Director of Programmes for the Foundation, Miss Suzie Agas, said the donation was part of itsContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko The Kano State government has spent over N1 billion on purchasing ten high-capacity water pumps to revamp the state’s water supply system. Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, said this while inspecting the pump machines at the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant. Doguwa highlighted the critical water shortageContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto State government has announced measures to address the acute shortage of potable water confronting residents, amidst high temperature of over 42 degree celsius. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that taps have gone dry and residents have been scampering to source for water wherever available.Continue Reading
By Aminu Garko The Federal Government is set to partially commercialise the dams under the nation’s 12 river basins to enable them to deliver their mandates effectively. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting Tiga dam in BebejiContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), has commenced the review of its laws that would enable it sanction all unlicensed water users in the country. Mr Magashi Bashir, the Executive Director of the commission, made this known on Monday, at the opening of the ReviewContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), says it has given out 86 water use licenses to companies using raw bulk water, within eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Mr Magashi Bashir, the Executive Director of the commission, made this known on Thursday, when heContinue Reading
