By Adesewa George The Akwa Ibom Government says it is implementing reforms and infrastructure projects to expand access to safe water in both urban and rural communities. The Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr Ubuo Ubuo, said this on the sidelines of the Urban Water Supply Sector Report inContinue Reading
Residents across parts of Lagos are grappling with rising costs of drinking water, a development significantly affecting household budgets and daily living.Continue Reading
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
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
