Rising water prices squeeze Lagos households
2026-05-10
Residents across parts of Lagos are grappling with rising costs of drinking water, a development significantly affecting household budgets and daily living.Continue Reading
Lagos moves to expand water access through PPP
2026-05-09
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) says it has advanced its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative aimed at transforming water infrastructure and improving service delivery across the state.Continue Reading
Africa Water Vision: West Africa charts path for water, sanitation reforms
2026-04-21
By Tosin Kolade Stakeholders across West Africa have commenced deliberations in Abuja on a new implementation plan to drive water security and sanitation under the Africa Water Vision 2063. The meeting is convened under the framework of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) in collaboration with the Federal GovernmentContinue Reading
Private developer responsible for shortage of water supply in FCT – Wike
2026-04-15
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has blamed the current shortage of water supply in the territory on a damaged pipe by a private developer. Wike gave the explanation in Abuja on Wednesday, while reacting to the current shortage of water supplyContinue Reading
Wike pledges water supply, more infrastructure to Zuba, Gwagwalada communities
2026-03-12
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to provide clean water to Zuba community and critical infrastructure to other communities in Gwagwalada Area Council. Wike made the pledge when he visited stakeholders in Gwagwalada on Wednesday, to thank them for supporting President BolaContinue Reading
Bago directs joint action on water scarcity in Minna
2026-02-26
By Rita Iliya The Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area in Niger, Dr Mustapha Jibrin, said Gov. Umaru Bago, has directed the council and the state Ministry of Water Resources to tackle water scarcity in Minna metropolis. He disclosed this during a meeting with officials of the Niger State MinistryContinue Reading
NIWRMC, Kano partner on water governance
2025-12-01
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) and Kano State Water Board (KSWB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigerian’s water governance architecture and ensure sustainable service delivery. At the event, Dr Abdulmumini Aminu-Zaria, Executive Director of NIWRMC, said collaborations between the Federal and State GovernmentsContinue Reading
NiHSA warns of groundwater contamination in Kogi, Kebbi
2025-10-17
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised concern over the contamination of groundwater sources in parts of Kogi and Kebbi States, following assessments that revealed high levels of heavy metals and microbial pollutants. The Director-General of NiHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, disclosed this during a media briefingContinue Reading
Water, research agencies collaborate on water management
2025-09-26
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) and National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) are collaborating to prioritise water management in the country. NIWRMC Executive Director, Dr Abdulmumini Aminu-Zaria, disclosed this when he visited the Director General of NASRDA, Dr Mathew Adepoju in Abuja. InContinue Reading
Safe Water Global Initiative seeks water access in flood-hit areas
2025-09-18
By Akpan Glory Safe Water Global Initiative, an NGO, on Thursday raised concerns over the public health implications of flooding in parts of the country. It stressed the urgent need for access to safe water in affected communities. The Founder of the organisation, Mr Francis Uzoma, told the News AgencyContinue Reading
