Environment
Self Help Africa pushes for stronger WASH systems
By Akpan Glory Self Help Africa (SHA) on Thursday called for stronger Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in Nigeria, stressing that sustainable progress…
Tag: WASH
Environment
Katsina ODF status a milestone – Commissioner
By Glory Akpan Katsina State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Bishir Gambo, has expressed delight over the state’s recognition as Open Defecation Free (ODF)…
General News
NEWSAN reviews roadmap to advance WASH advocacy
By Akpan Glory The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has begun reviewing its strategic plan to strengthen its role in promoting universal access…
Environment
Behavioural change, community action key to sanitation goals — FG
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has said that achieving an Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Nigeria will depend largely on behavioural and attitudinal change among…
Environment
World Bank pledges disability-inclusive WASH programme in Nigeria
By Akpan Glory The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through…
Environment
Strengthening WASH infrastructure for Girls’ Education in Kaduna
By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The lack of proper Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Nigerian schools continues to hinder…
Environment
Women’s voices must be heard in WASH – Self Help Africa
By Akpan Glory An Irish charity organisation, Self Help Africa (SHA) Nigeria, has called for urgent action to increase women’s participation in leadership and…
Environment
UNICEF seeks harmonised Govt. efforts in WASH
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged government agencies to collaborate and optimise resources effectively and prevent duplication in…
Features
Borno Flood: Preventing disease outbreak through improved sanitation
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding has become an increasingly frequent and devastating worldwide. Often it leaves communities to contend with displacement,…
Environment
WaterAid, CSOs move to prioritise WASH budgets
By Tosin Kolade WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday commenced a training programme to prioritise financing for the underfunded…