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Open defecation: Edo launches ‘Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet’ campaign

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Benin City launched the “Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet” campaign in...

Open defecation described as major cause of epidemics

The Executive Director, FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Dr. Mohammed Dan-Hassan, says the practice of open defecation, especially during the rainy season is...

Kano declares state of emergency on open defecation

The Kano State Government has declared a state of emergency on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) so as to end open defecation, the Commissioner for...

46 million Nigerians lack access to toilet, says minister

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu has said that 46 million Nigerians do not have access to toilet. Adamu disclosed this at the...

Group intensifies campaign to end open defecation in two Bauchi communities

The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) is to intensify a campaign to end open defecation in Tamungus and Kutulun communities in Bauchi State. Deputy...

2.4m practice open defecation in Plateau, says sanitation GM

General Manger, Plateau Rural Water Supply And Sanitation Agency (PRUWASSA), Mr Peter Kassam, has said that no fewer than 2.4 million people practice open...

FCT urges action on sanitation, open defecation

Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, Mr Kassim Ali, has called on the Federal Government to expedite action to address the...

Open defecation: Nigeria loses $3bn annually to poor sanitation – Senator

Sen. Clifford Ordia (PDP-Edo) says Nigeria loses over $3 billion annually due to poor sanitation, partly caused by scourging effect of open defecation. Ordia stated...

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Imo lawmakers advocate flood prevention measures

The Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday, April 3, 2025, urged relevant government agencies to take proactive measures...
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Tropical forests struggling to keep pace with climate change – Researcher

Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change, sparking concerns about their long-term survival,...

Gombe to experience 107 to 140 days of rainfall, says NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that, in 2025, the length of rainy season in Gombe State is...

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Imo lawmakers advocate flood prevention measures

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Tropical forests struggling to keep pace with climate change – Researcher

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