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Water Manifesto (III): Residents exposed to cholera as Abuja communities rely on ‘contaminated’ water

Due to the lack of access to clean water, pipes laid in gutters and pathways were designed to transport water into the homes of residents of Abuja communities. In Gishiri

Water Manifesto (II): Enugu residents suffer deprivation as Ivo dam lies in ruins

Access to potable water is one of the basic deliverables expected of a government, but the people of Enugu — in both the metropolis and rural areas — have suffered

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Water Manifesto (I): Shock, disbelief as ‘protected’ gold miners operate freely in Osun

In many Nigerian communities, pollution of water bodies due to human activities deprives residents of clean water and poses harm to aquatic animals. To highlight the dangers associated with the

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Activists raise concerns over water pollution in Nigerian communities

Activists have raised concerns about how pollution is fuelling lack of access to clean water in many Nigerian communities. The activists spoke during a water reporting summit, which took place

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