water
1 Dec
Governor Umar Namadi has launched the drilling of 47 solar-powered boreholes under the World Bank-Assisted Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in Birnin-Kudu, reiterating the state’s dedication to achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6. He called on community members to take ownership of the projects, ensuring…
26 Nov
Bottled water at a typical grocery store is just a couple bucks, which is what most people will pay, while others will spend a bit more for a brand name they want and trust. If you have ever seen bottled water that costs more than you would pay, then you haven’t seen how expensive…
22 Nov
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) said 17 communities in Akwanga local council in Nasarawa State have benefited from its rural infrastructure development which has helped reduce conflict between herder and farmers. ACReSAL said it constructed 17 solar-powered boreholes in 17 communities, and 408 solar-powered streetlights in 83 communities in the state since 2023.…
21 Nov
The Federal Government has initiated the development of an actionable plan to harness Nigeria's water resources to boost food production
13 Nov
Katsina State Government is set to expend N20 billion on an extensive water infrastructure project under the World Bank-funded Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (SURWASH) programme. The state Commissioner of Water Resources, Dr Bashir Saulawa, who stated this while speaking with newsmen yesterday, said the state government has already invested ₦5…
30 Oct
The Ecumenical Water Network, Africa, on Wednesday, lauded the Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) for prioritising water availability across the state. The organisation's Regional Coordinator, Kolade Fadahunsi, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to OYCSDA Chairman, Abideen Adeaga, in his office. EWNA, in a statement by the Project Public Relations Officer…
17 Oct
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Terlumun Utsev, has stressed the significant role of Water Users Associations (WUAs) in enhancing irrigation farming and food security in Nigeria, provided they are well-organised, managed, and strengthened. Speaking at the opening of the South-South Regional Workshop on WUAs in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on October 15,…
20 May 2024
Paul Akinyemi, a Nigerian researcher in the Green Electrochemical Research (GreenER) laboratory at Clarkson University, USA, is at the forefront of creating sustainable, renewable, and modular electrochemical systems. His work is poised to relieve conventional desalination technologies and create solutions to the world’s existential water challenges. Akinyemi's efforts address some of the most pressing challenges…
22 Apr 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Monday in neighbouring Iraq for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and regional security issues expected to top the agenda.
30 Mar 2024
Okra water is a drink made by soaking okra pods in water, typically overnight or for up to 24 hours. It is believed to offer various health benefits, such as aiding in weight loss, improving blood sugar management, and providing antioxidants. Okra itself is rich in nutrients like manganese and vitamin C. It has recently…
9 Feb 2024
Nigerian rapper and Big Brother Naija winner Laycon recently shared how terribly broke he once was before fame. Describing the period as one of his “lowest lows,” the rapper and reality TV star told thousands of his followers that he was so broke in 2013 and had to drink garri without sugar. But that is…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has decorated Aminu Sanusi with his new rank of Superintendent of Police. SP Sanusi, a dedicated police officer who has served in various police formations, including the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos, is presently serving in the office of the NSA. The officer, with an impeccable…
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Troops on the frontline have eliminated top terrorist commanders, Mallam Umar, Abu Yazeed, Talha, and 70 others during clearance operations at Timbuktu Triangle. No fewer than 22 soldiers were slain by the terrorists. Defence Headquarters authorities urged the media to desist from publishing the names of the slain troops. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO),…
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Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not know if he will avoid the sack after Tottenham hit a new "low" with a dismal 2-1 defeat against struggling Leicester on Sunday. Postecoglou's side crashed to a sixth defeat from their last seven Premier League matches to increase the pressure on the under-fire Australian. Richarlison's 33rd-minute header gave…
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The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, has urged residents of Owo to assist the police with critical information following recent clashes between rival cult groups that left five people dead. The violence, which occurred over the past fortnight in the ancient town, has prompted the state government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew,…
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The Niger State Police Command has disclosed that there was an explosion of some suspected dynamites at Sabon-Pegi in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at around 7:30 am. The command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Minna, explained that the…
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Popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has dismissed claims from a Kenyan woman alleging that he fathered her child. He described the entire saga as a deliberate attempt to destabilize his marriage. The controversy, which has been making headlines, surfaced when the woman, identified as Helen, accused…
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Gender specialists and advocates of women’s rights have called for a review of the National Gender Policy in Agriculture to address gaps in the policy, such as grassroots-driven climate action for rural women, among others. At an event organized by the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD), in partnership with the Federal…
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Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, abducted a young lady in Garo town, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, after extorting a sum of N8 million from her family. The gunmen, numbering 10, were said to have invaded the sleeping community in Garo town in the early hours of Sunday, with sporadic gunshots. It was…
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The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Muhammed Abu Ibrahim, has said that the Fund has continued to spearhead transformative initiatives aimed at redefining agriculture in Nigeria by leading the development of agricultural sustainability and economic prosperity in line with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. This was disclosed by Ibrahim at…
51 mins ago
Rising from a one-day gathering in Kaduna, participants at the annual House of Justice Summit have called on the federal government to go after the financiers of insecurity in the country. They also urged the government to ensure the protection of civilian informants who provide vital information to completely cripple terrorist activities in Nigeria.…