Lepers’ community in Lagos drinking contaminated water as fuel scarcity persists
The recent scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Lagos has forced the Alabarago lepers’ community to rely on contaminated…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Lagos Water Partnership
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to intensify sustainable…
The State of Urban WASH: Safe Water Plan
By Dr. Hope Orivri
The source of drinking water is very important when considering safe water; improved drinking water sources…
The state of WASH in Lagos
By Hope Orivri, Ph.D.
We have very strong reasons for worry about the limited access to safely managed water supply services in…
UNICEF: 78m children at high risk of water-related threats in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says there are 78 million children who are exposed to water-related crisis in Nigeria.
Maritime Workers Union seeks safe sanitation facilities at seaport terminals
President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, says the Union has plans to go on…
World Toilet Day : Valuing toilets
"When some people in a community do not have safe toilets, everyone’s health is threatened. Poor sanitation contaminates…
WASH Track: Handwashing demonstration involving mothers of under-fives in Abete Community
Water, Sanitation , and Hygiene(WASH) is very important to public health, particularly health of under-five children, who have…
World Water Day 2021: What water means for Abete Community residents
WASH Track: Informal settlements still lack structure for clean water supply
Valuing water
Woman Community Leader, Alhaja…
Clean Water and Sanitation: Charting a course to a healthy population on a healthy planet
By Gilbert F. Houngbo, UN-Water Chair
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
As the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, international…