Water Resources
FG dismisses claims linking Mokwa flood to dam failure
By Akpan Glory The Federal Government has refuted claims that the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger, was caused by the release or failure…
Water Resources
Water Resources
Dasin Hausa Dam completion a top priority- FG
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the Dasin Hausa Dam project in Adamawa, calling it a top priority…
Water Resources
NIHSA unveils hydro club to promote water sustainability
By Akpan Glory The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has unveiled the NIHSA Hydro Club to engage young people in water resource management, environmental conservation,…
Water Resources
Inefficiency, poor coordination affecting Nigeria’s water policies—-Stakeholders
By Suleiman Shehu Stakeholders have identified inefficiency, poor coordination and monitoring as well as gender inequality as some of the factors affecting various water…
Water Resources
Delta governor seeks quick completion of dam
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…
Water Resources
Kebbi set to implement $700m SURWASH programme
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…
Water Resources
Oyo Govt. pegs borehole drilling costs at N14,000 per meter
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…
Community
Foundation donates boreholes to communities in Jigawa
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…
Water Resources
Kano State invests N1bn on water supply system upgrade
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…
Water Resources
Sokoto govt. takes action against water scarcity
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto State government has announced measures to address the acute shortage of potable water confronting residents, amidst high temperature of over…