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The Cascading Crisis: When Water Depletion Unravels Our World

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  Photo Credit: Abubakar Sadiq Mustapha, Agaie, Local Government, Niger state. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)—three simple words that should represent universal human rights and the foundation of well-being. Yet for millions, these essentials remain elusive, unravelling into a web of interconnected crises. The absence of clean water sets off a domino effect, collapsing sanitation, […]

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Beyond the Clinic: A Girl’s Path to Community Transformation

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The jour ney of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For me, that step was a leap  of faith, a bold decision to venture beyond the confines of my veterinary medicine  studies. A blend of audacity and a touch of delusion propelled me to join the Youth  Leadership Development Program 2024.  Initially, self-doubt

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Empowering Smallholder Farmers: The Workshop on Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Argungu, Kebbi State

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In a remarkable effort to tackle climate change and improve food security in Northwest Nigeria, Green Habitat Initiative (GHI), with funding from the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) and support from the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN), hosted a two-day Workshop on Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Argungu, Kebbi State. Held on November 28

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The Sanitation Crisis in Nigeria: A Threat to Human Dignity by Abimbola Ajayi

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  In a small village in rural Nigeria, 13-year-old Salama wakes up before dawn to start her day. She lives with her family in a small hut with no toilet. Her parents, like many others, cannot afford to build one. Salama’s daily routine begins with a walk to the nearby bush, where she and her

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Sanitation In Rural Communities: A Personal Reflection on the Urgent Need for Change By MUSA MOHAMMED ASHABU

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In rural Nigeria, the lack of proper sanitation remains a pressing concern, often overshadowed by other development priorities. Musa Mohammed Ashabu, a community mobilisation officer in Argungu Local Government Area (LGA), Kebbi State during the I-WASH Project, encountered this challenge firsthand during his work. This article explores my experience of a house-to-house inspection in Tungar

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Some Feel the Rain, Others Just Get Wet :The Informal Sector and the Climate Challenge in Nigeria

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The quote, “Some people feel the rain, Others just get wet,” is attributed to the legendary Bob Marley, though some argue it to have originated from Roger Miller, an American country singer. No matter its origin, the phrase ultimately portrays how rain and other weather events impact people and their situations in diverse and profound

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Sustainable Communities: Models for Resilient and Thriving Societies

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 While change begins with one person, a human cannot change the world alone. It takes more than just one pair of hands and a single brain to make a significant difference. The world population has been compounding over the years, meaning that resources are getting stretched with every additional person. The climate is also taking

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Revolutionising Waste Management in Nigeria’s Urban Centers: A Market-Based Solution to the Solid Waste Crisis. By Muhammad Sheriffdeen

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    The current state of waste management in Nigeria is a major concern due to the high rate of waste generation and poor management practices, coupled with the high rate of population increase. Nigeria produces an estimated 32 million tons of solid waste per year, with only about 20-30 percent of it being collected

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Gross Negligence: Open Defecation and its Heavy Burden on Nigeria!

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Open defecation is classified as unimproved sanitation.  The practice of open defecation has several implications, as it pollutes both surface and groundwater sources, which subsequently facilitates the transmission of pathogens that cause waterborne diseases, especially diarrhoea. Diarrhoea disease is a leading cause of death among children significantly below five years.  Open Defecation Problems in Nigeria-

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Sustainable Communities: Models for Resilient and Thriving Societies

Cities, Climate Change, Environment, Waste /

While change begins with one person, a human cannot change the world alone. It takes more than just one pair of hands and a single brain to make a significant difference. The world population has compounded over the years, meaning that resources are getting stretched with every additional person.  The climate is also taking a

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