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Open defecation: Edo launches ‘Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet’ campaign

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Benin City launched the “Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet” campaign in...

Open defecation described as major cause of epidemics

The Executive Director, FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Dr. Mohammed Dan-Hassan, says the practice of open defecation, especially during the rainy season is...

Kano declares state of emergency on open defecation

The Kano State Government has declared a state of emergency on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) so as to end open defecation, the Commissioner for...

46 million Nigerians lack access to toilet, says minister

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu has said that 46 million Nigerians do not have access to toilet. Adamu disclosed this at the...

Group intensifies campaign to end open defecation in two Bauchi communities

The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) is to intensify a campaign to end open defecation in Tamungus and Kutulun communities in Bauchi State. Deputy...

2.4m practice open defecation in Plateau, says sanitation GM

General Manger, Plateau Rural Water Supply And Sanitation Agency (PRUWASSA), Mr Peter Kassam, has said that no fewer than 2.4 million people practice open...

FCT urges action on sanitation, open defecation

Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, Mr Kassim Ali, has called on the Federal Government to expedite action to address the...

Open defecation: Nigeria loses $3bn annually to poor sanitation – Senator

Sen. Clifford Ordia (PDP-Edo) says Nigeria loses over $3 billion annually due to poor sanitation, partly caused by scourging effect of open defecation. Ordia stated...

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Dangote to global CEOs: Africans will develop Africa

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged African entrepreneurs, business leaders and wealthy individuals to invest...
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NCDMB unveils Nigerian Content Fund Certificate, empowers 130 firms with $400m NCI Fund

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has introduced the Nigerian Content Fund Clearance Certificate (NCFCC) as a mandatory compliance...

ANI, Australia High Commission inaugurate solar power project in Taraba community

The Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, inaugurated an off-grid solar power project in Mayo...

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Dangote to global CEOs: Africans will develop Africa

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NCDMB unveils Nigerian Content Fund Certificate, empowers 130 firms with $400m NCI Fund

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