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Drinking water is essential for life, but many rural towns in the U.S. are struggling to provide safe and reliable water to their residents. For decades, these towns have neglected their drinking water systems, resulting in aging infrastructure, water quality violations, and financial challenges. In this blog post, we will explore some of the causes and consequences of this crisis, and what can be done to address it. Causes of the Crisis One of the main causes of the crisis is the shrinking population of many rural towns. As people move to urban areas or other states, the tax base and the customer base of the water systems decline. This means less revenue to cover the costs of operation, maintenance, and improvement of the water systems. According to a report by the American Bar Association³, in 2015, 9 percent of all water systems had a documented violation of water quality standards, exposing 21 million people to unhealthy drinking water. These violations were more likely to occur in...

Nigeria is no stranger to heat waves, especially during the dry season. But did you know that these periods of extreme heat can affect not only your health, but also your economy and infrastructure? When the temperature rises above 40°C, it can be hard to keep cool and hydrated. This can cause serious health problems, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These can be life-threatening, especially for children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases. Heat waves can also damage your infrastructure, such as power grids, roads, and buildings. When everyone uses more air conditioning and cooling systems, the power demand goes up. This can lead to blackouts and brownouts, which can disrupt your businesses and services. It can also increase your costs, as you have to pay more for electricity and maintenance. So how can you cope with heat waves and reduce their impact? Here are some tips: Stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m...

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently named new executive boards for several key commercial banks, including Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank, after dismissing their previous management teams due to ongoing investigations related to operations under the tenure of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele For Union Bank, the new Managing Director and CEO is Yetunde Oni, while Mannir Ubani Ringim serves as Executive Director At Keystone Bank, Hassan Imam takes over as Managing Director and Executive Officer, with Chioma Mang serving as Executive Director Polaris Bank welcomes Lawal Mudathir Omokayode Akintola as its new Managing Director and Executive Officer, alongside Chris Onyeka Ofikulu as Executive Director Additionally, President Bola Tinubu submitted a list of five nominees to the Senate for approval as directors of the CBN board. These appointees include Robert O. Agbide, Ado Yakubu Wanga, Murtala Sagaley, Urom Eke, and Olayinka Aliyu