World water day
14 Jun 2024
A 2019 World Bank report on global water quality described polluted water as, ‘‘the invisible water crisis’’ that drastically
26 Mar 2024
In observance of World Water Day 2024, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting and accelerating sustainable clean water preservation and stewardship across its plants. The company hosted a water sustainability forum with its partners and stakeholders recently, in response to the United Nations' call for increased action to…
23 Mar 2024
The federal government, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) anddevelopment partners have harped on the need to urgently address the issue of water accessibility in Nigeria, especially for rural areas where the majority of people lack access to safe and potable water. The minister of water resources, and sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, who…
23 Mar 2024
Following the importance of groundwater, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) have said water is a catalyst for peace, stability, and sustainable development around the globe.
22 Mar 2024
As we gather to observe World Water Day, this year under the poignant theme “Water for Peace,” it’s crucial to dive deeper into the interconnections between water management, peace, and sustainable development.
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