By Michael Omotosho | The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called on African governments to end water privatisation and increase public investment in water infrastructure, warning that years of underfunding, weak public utilities and growing commercial involvement…
By Peter Emmanuel | Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned that the Lagos State Government’s plan to concession parts of its public water infrastructure could worsen the state’s water crisis and place additional pressure on low-income households.…
The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially convened the 3rd Edition of Africa Blue Economy Week and the High-Level Africa Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Luanda, Angola. Running from July 22 to July 25, 2026, at the Intercontinental Hotel, the…
The Ekiti State Water and Sewerage Company (EKSWSC) has commended the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) for its remarkable transformation and innovative approach to water utility management, describing the corporation as a leading model for sustainable water sector reforms in Nigeria.…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has restated its commitment to deepening its collaboration with the World Bank to accelerate access to safe water and achieve food security across the country. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof.…
Millions of Nigerian children wake up every day facing a stark and dangerous reality: they do not have clean water to drink, a safe toilet to use, or soap to wash their hands. Recent data reveals that about 70% of…
By peter Emmanuel | Africa has called for stronger representation in global water governance discussions, urging that the continent’s priorities, challenges and realities be fully reflected ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The call was made by Ambassador…
The African Union has launched a decisive call to action for a fundamental shift in how water and sanitation are valued, funded, and managed across the continent. Speaking at a high-level side event during the 61st African Development Bank (AfDB)…
By Blessing Oladunjoye | In Kano State, community-led ownership is helping to keep water and sanitation systems functional long after installation. But in Cross River, where similar interventions exist, limited local buy-in and weak maintenance structures are undermining sustainability. To…
As the world marks World Water Day 2025, the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s water resources from what it describes as the twin threats of climate change and water privatisation.…
