Tag: #WaterManagement
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KAFIN ZAKI DAM CONSTRUCTION RESUMES AFTER 40 YEARS
After four decades, the long-abandoned Kafin Zaki dam in Bauchi is finally getting a second chance to boost agriculture and water supply. The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted work on the Kafin Zaki dam in Ningi LGA, Bauchi State. Managing Director Rabiu Bichi said the project, originally launched under the Babangida era, was…
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TIGA DAM SET FOR 8MW TURBINE TEST RUN IN KANO
River Basin Authority says milestone move will boost power generation without disrupting water supply. The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBD) is set to inaugurate an 8-megawatt turbine test run at Tiga Dam, marking a major step toward improved power generation in Kano State. In a statement, HJRBD Managing Director Rabiu Bichi said the…
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WORLD BANK TO INVEST $500M IN GOMBE’S IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The World Bank plans to invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system as part of the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, aiming to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development in Western and Central Africa, emphasized the commitment following a visit…
