Nigeria, May 8 -- Residents in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are facing growing difficulty accessing dispenser water as shortages spread across supermarkets and retail outlets in multiple districts.

Findings by PREMIUM TIMES on Friday showed that supermarkets and vendors in areas including Life Camp, Wuye, Kubwa, Karishi and Guzape reported low or completely unavailable supplies of dispenser-bottled water, with some attributing the situation to disruptions in supply and production.

The shortage appears to be affecting commonly used dispenser water brands widely consumed in Abuja households and offices, including CWAY.

Dispenser-bottled water is widely used in homes, offices and small businesses across the...