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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Tosin Kolade Residents of Wuse Zone 6 District in the FCT have raised concern over broken sewer lines, overflowing refuse and persistent leakages from water pipes across several streets. They warned that these issues could worsen pollution and pose serious health hazards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Residents of Wuse Zone six in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the FCT have raised alarm over alleged contaminated water running from their taps. Complaints over polluted water in the Wuse zone six axis of AMAC have intensified in recent weeks, with several residents reportingContinue Reading
