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Coronavirus: WaterAid urges sustained handwashing practice

Following confirmation of the second case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nigeria, WaterAid is re-echoing the importance of frequent handwashing with soap to prevent the spread of this...

Michael Simire - March 10, 2020

Water & Sanitation

Nigerians still exposed to unsafe water – Govt

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources says it is concerned that majority of Nigerians are still exposed to unsafe and contaminated water. Mr Emmanuel Awe,...

Michael Simire - March 3, 2020

Water & Sanitation

African mayors unite to accelerate action on sanitation by 2030

Mayors from across Africa on Monday, February 24, 2020 reaffirmed their commitment to create and improve inclusive sanitation policies across African cities, at the 20th AfWA International Congress...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Water & Sanitation

Sanitation organisations launch Pan-African media fellowship

The Communications, Advocacy & Policy Opportunities and Outreach for Poop (CAPOOP) group has launched its first ever sanitation media fellowship. On the side-lines of the 20th AfWA Congress, eight...

Michael Simire - February 25, 2020

Water & Sanitation

Govt sets up WASH research programme to run in universities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the establishment of a National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Capacity Building and Research Programme to strengthen human capacity for...

Michael Simire - February 20, 2020

Water & Sanitation

US groups urge Sanwo-Olu to shun water privatisation

The Institute of the Black World 21st Century and a host of African Americans, including Reverend Jesse Jackson, have written to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2020

Water & Sanitation

Enugu declares emergency, inaugurates committee to address WASH challenges

The Enugu State Government has declared a state-of-emergency in its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. While making the declaration on January 23, 2020,...

admin - February 7, 2020

Water & Sanitation

Govt to intensify hand washing culture in public places to halt Lassa fever

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has begun activities to intensify efforts to promote hand washing culture to halt spread of Lassa fever outbreak in the...

admin - January 28, 2020

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