Saturday, June 20, 2026

Water

June 12, 2026

AU Commission, Agenda 2063 mission deepen partnership on peace, digital innovation

She said the mission remained committed to leveraging technology, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to address Africa’s most pressing challenges.

African Union
May 25, 2026

UN chief urges stronger funding for water, sanitation in Africa

“These services are the bedrock of public health, human dignity and economic opportunity,” he said.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 7, 2026

Lagos residents groan over rising cost of sachet, bottled water

Mr Olatunji said multiple levies and regulatory charges increased operational costs.

April 20, 2026

ECOWAS calls for coordinated, data-driven approach to end malaria in West Africa

The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.

ECOWAS
April 17, 2026

NEWSAN advocates increased WASH funding in Plateau  

Mr Benson highlighted the growing burden of neglected tropical diseases linked to poor water and sanitation.

WASH Project (Credit: United Nations)
March 27, 2026

Bauchi stakeholders endorse 2026–2030 WASH policy framework

Mr Mallo said the policy aligned with Nigeria’s commitment to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation.

Bauchi Map
March 26, 2026

World’s oldest professional model, Daphne Selfe, dies at 97

Born on July 1, 1928, Ms Selfe began modelling in the 1950s.

Daphne Selfe,
March 12, 2026

Cross River assembly passes open defecation prohibition bill

The Cross River House of Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting open defecation.

Open defecation
March 4, 2026

WaterAid begins third phase of WASH intervention with $300,000 grant in Bwari council

According to him, the intervention builds on gains recorded in the first and second phases.

WaterAid logo
January 30, 2026

Plateau includes NTD preventive measures in school health programme: Commissioner

Mr Baamlong announced that Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang approved the procurement of anti-snake venom for the treatment of snakebite.

Pupils in class