The Nigerian Minister of Water resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu has revealed that the Federal Government has negotiated a development loan of about $700 million for Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) projects on behalf of States.…
Water & Sanitation
Water Minister Tasks State Governments to invest more in Water Supply and Sanitation
The Hon. Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng has called on the various State Governments to invest more in Water Supply and Sanitation. Engr. Suleiman while briefing journalists at a Lunchtime Forum held in Abuja on…
Buhari Re-Appoints Nze as DG, NIHSA
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Engr Clement Nze as the Director-General of the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) for a second term of five years. The letter of re-appointment was conveyed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of…
Millions more in Horn of Africa without reliable water access – UNICEF
The number of people without reliable access to clean water has risen dramatically in the Horn of Africa, according to the UN’s children’s agency UNICEF, as the region experiences its worst drought in 40 years. In Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia,…
Kano CARES project distributes solar-powered water pumps to farmers
The Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) programme, a Word Bank assisted-project, has bought solar-powered water pumps, worth N33 million, for distribution to farmers in Kano State. The project’s Technical Officer, Mr Nasidi Datti, disclosed this on Sunday in Chidari, Makoda Local Government Area…
NiMet predicts 3-day cloudy, rainy weather from Monday
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and rainy weather conditions from Monday till Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outcome released on Sunday in Abuja predicted early morning rains over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Katsina on…
Proposed Water Bill is in line with Global Best Practices in Water Resources Development and Management
It has become pertinent to place on record, yet again, that the proposed Nigeria Water Resources Bill has not introduced significantly new items to the already existing and operational Water Laws in Nigeria. The Bill before the National Assembly is…
Clarifying Misconceptions on the Revised National Water Resources Bill…
Recriminations were thrown around once again with the reintroduction of the National Water Resources Bill at the National Assembly penultimate week. So much has been said and written about the bill with a lot of angst, sentiments and unbridled opposition…
Ricoh rewards innovation: High school student awarded scholarship for invention to strengthen clean water access
17th annual Ricoh Sustainable Development Award winner recognized for water purification systems made from local plants Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced Muhil Thendral of Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Md. is the winner of the 17th annual Ricoh Sustainable Development Award (RSDA) presented at…
Lagos Water Corporation to Improve Water Access as it partners with USAID
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) is set to undertake a holistic revitalization towards improving access to safe water in Lagos State as the Agency seeks to partner with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This was revealed today…
