The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has expressed worry that delay in the passage of the National Water Resources Bill is a major setback to the actualisation of reforms in the water resources sector. Adamu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the bill, which was still before the Senate, would address all …read more →
Water Resources
Benin Moves to Prevent Crop Destruction …. constructs water troughs for animals in Savalou
Several automatic solar-powered water troughs with a capacity that ranges between 20,000 and 30,000 m³ are set to be constructed around the villages of Awiankanmè and Danmè in the commune of Savalou, Benin. The aim is to provide cattle herds in Savalou and its neighboring regions with water from a good source at all seasons …read more →
Nigeria to Resume Construction Works On Mambilla Hydroelectric Plant
Nigeria plans to start work on the construction of Mambilla hydroelectric plant, estimated to cost about $4.8 billion this year after the government settled a legal dispute that was delaying the project, Power Minister Sale Mamman said. The project, when completed will be the second-largest hydroelectric plant in Africa and the second of such plants …read more →
Kenya Installs the First Solar Plant That Transforms Ocean Water into Drinking Water
Give Power, One of the most active NGOs fighting for access to clean water has installed solar power technology that can help communities dealing with water issue. The organisation’s most recent success story is related to Kenya and the village named Kiunga, where they installed a solar-powered desalination system. This system transforms ocean water into …read more →
In 2020, Lagos’ll invest heavily in waterways, rail transportation, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Government will be pursuing audacious development programmes in 2020, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed in a New Year broadcast. The Governor unveiled his administration’s direction in policies and programmes in the year, disclosing that the Government would be prioritising investment in critical infrastructure with a new vigour. Sanwo-Olu said the State Government was prepared …read more →
Ten urban towns in Delta to get boost in potable water supply as Governor approves completion of Koko Mini Sports Arena
Ten urban towns in Delta State are to get a boost in the provision of potable water supply following the approval of the state Executive Council for the construction of five-kilometer water pipeline extension. The state Commissioner for Information, Chief Patrick Ukah, disclosed this on Wednesday March 20th 2019 at a press briefing held in …read more →
Nigerian Army presents four solar powered water projects to Imo communities
The Nigerian Army has presented four solar- powered projects in different settlements in Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State of Nigeria, in a bid to strengthen the existing civil-military relations and turn the minds of Nigerians towards the positive actions of the Nigerian Army meant to provide security and development in the country. Speaking during the presentation …read more →