Experts have called on the Federal Government to revisit the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to ensure that Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) issues are given a prime place in the agenda.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says there is an urgent need for states to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) following the outbreak of cholera in the country.

As the 2021 World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated, the World Health Organisation (WHO), yesterday, warned that lack of financial resources and crumbling infrastructure have led to rise in poor hygiene and infection control practices.

A Consultant Clinical Microbiologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja, Dr. Mutiu Bamidele, has said that lack of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for both humans and animals, and poor adherence to treatment are the major causes of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

African Finance and sector ministers met last week to explore concrete ways to ensure universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene. They discussed political and institutional reforms required to make better use of existing financing and to attract additional resources...

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has disclosed that additional 2.4 million Nigerians have gained access to water supply in the last 12 months, helping to reduce the gap in potable water supply in the country.

Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi yesterday declared a state of emergency on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in the state.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday launched a national campaign against open defecation as part of efforts to curb the ugly trend and make Nigeria exit the number one position among countries practising open defecation.

Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has declared a state of emergency on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the state.

The Ekiti State government has restated its commitment to stop open defecation before 2022 by taking the campaign to institutions of learning and public places.

At nearly 200 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. With a population of this scale, any progress or regression in development clearly has a significant impact on both African and global development indicators.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says access to potable water by the masses is a `human right’ which must be respected by all tiers of government.