Deforestation: A Critical Threat to Sustainable Water Resources

Nigeria, a nation rich in biodiversity, is facing the challenge of water scarcity. A significant, yet often underestimated, contributor to this is deforestation.

Forest ecosystems are integral in sustaining water resources by protecting river catchments, maintaining rainfall patterns, and filtering water naturally. (10) Forests significantly enhance soil moisture retention, minimizing surface runoff, storing considerable volumes of water within their canopy, and facilitating the gradual infiltration and percolation of water into the subsurface (3).

The continuous degradation and clearing of forest reserves in the country disrupts its natural hydrological processes, jeopardizing the sustainability of freshwater resources for millions (8).

Reimagining Katsina: A Green Growth Vision for All

In an era defined by the need for sustainable development, Katsina State has taken a bold and strategic step forward. The Katsina Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA) is more than just a policy document, it is a transformative vision designed to align environmental resilience with economic growth.

The global standards for WASH: Are We Meeting Them in the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Primary Healthcare Facilities?

Takeaways WASH Deficiencies in FCT Healthcare Facilities: Many primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) lack essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, leading to compromised infection prevention and control. Global WASH Standards: The World Health Organization’s Joint Monitoring Programme outlines service ladders for drinking water, sanitation, and handwashing facilities, ranging from “safely managed” to “open defecation,” to assess and improve WASH services.​ Impact on Health Outcomes: Inadequate WASH facilities in healthcare

Unregulated Drilling of Water Wells in Nigeria: Risks, Regulatory Challenges and Strategic Way Forward.