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The challenges and opportunities for water and sanitation in Nigerian rural communities

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  Introduction   Accessibility to safe water and sanitation over the years has improved and will continue to improve globally due to the increased programmes, policies, and initiatives embarked on by relevant organisations and stakeholders. A report published by the United Nations Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking Water (GLAAS) report published in […]

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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

Cities, Climate Change, Environment /

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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Drowning in Plastic: How Plastic Pollution is Destroying Nigeria

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Picture credits: Image by flocking via Pixabay. Drowning in Plastic: How Plastic Pollution is Destroying Nigeria Background: Historically, plastic was introduced to improve performance, reduce cost, and make our lives easy, but under the prevailing circumstances, plastic has become a global nuisance. Though plastic pollution is a global menace, its worst impact and big scale

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COP28: CSO COALITION CALL FOR ACTION ON COMMITMENTS ON HEALTH, AGRICULTURAL, SECURITY AND EDUCATION SECTORS

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Reflections from my Participation at the World Water Week 2023 in Stockholm

Cities, Climate Change, Environment, GHI Programs, Newsletter, Press release /

Actors and stakeholders in the water sector often ask what we must do to close the water gap. Doing things in a business-as-usual way will not close the widening water gap. It calls for a new approach to addressing water issues. New ideas that will accelerate closing the gap are imperative for all stakeholders. While

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