Infrastructure

Ogun Introduces Measures for Proper Water Management

Web News 23 March 2024 258 0

By Olusegun Folarin  Ogun State government says it has introduced measures to regulate the process of taking water from natural sources for use in other areas to ensure proper management of water by all stakeholders.  The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya made this known to Continue Reading

Environment

Oyo Govt. Begins Rehabilitation of Water Pipelines

Web News 2 February 2024 261 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government has embarked on the rehabilitation of water pipelines at Eleyele and Sango axis of Ibadan. The Chairman, Water Corporation of Oyo State, Mr Elias Adeojo stated this in his office after a meeting with the Engineers of the Corporation saddled with the responsibility. Mr Adeojo reiterated that the government […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Just Two-Minute Shower, SA Advises Johannesburg Residents

Web News 18 September 2023 249 0

Water suppliers in Johannesburg, South Africa, have asked residents of the city and its suburbs to use less water amid an intensifying water shortage that they warn could “result in the collapse of the system”. Rand Water and Johannesburg Water on Sunday said that high water consumption by residents “is putting a strain on the […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Japan to Release Treated Water in 48 Hours

Web News 22 August 2023 246 0

Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water from the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, despite opposition from its neighbors. The decision comes weeks after the UN’s nuclear watchdog approved the plan. Some 1.34 million tonnes of water – enough to fill 500 Olympic-size pools – have accumulated since the 2011 Continue Reading

Agriculture

Rehabilitation of Water Pipeline Network to Begin in Osun

Web News 15 April 2023 335 0

By Funmi Adekoya  In a bid for sustainable water supply to the people of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed a phased rehabilitation of selected water works and water pipeline networks across the state. The directive is coming as the sinking of 332 boreholes under direct labour and shoestring budget reaches 85 percent, with […]Continue Reading

Environment

EU Partners Ekiti on Access to Potable Water

Web News 23 March 2020 662 0

The European Union has concluded arrangement to partner Ekiti State government to improve citizens’ access to potable water with affordable and sustainable commercialisation policy in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene Sector. Policy Expert of European Union in Ekiti State, Mr. Alaba Ogunsajo, stated this at a forum for stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene […]Continue Reading