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Land restoration: Stakeholders renew commitment to well-being of rural communities

Stakeholders who converged on Abuja have renewed commitment to tackle land degradation in 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Mr Mahmud Kambari, Permanent...

Michael Simire - February 20, 2024

Land Degradation

Germany, Saudi Arabia to host 2024 desertification day, conference

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed an agreement paving the way for the 16th...

Michael Simire - February 13, 2024

Land Degradation

Plateau urged to address illegal mining affecting Jos Wildlife Park communities

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Plateau State Government to stop illegal mining activities in the Jos Wildlife Park and surrounding...

Michael Simire - February 13, 2024

Land Degradation

The dead died again: Surges excavate graves at Lagos shoreline communities

Akanbi lived his entire life in his ancestral home in Idado, a now semi-rural coastal community in Eti-Osa, where he was born, lived and...

Michael Simire - January 17, 2024

Land Degradation

Govt will improve security to recover nation’s forests, says minister

The Federal Ministry of Environment says it plans to improve security to recover the nation’s forests. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made this known at...

Michael Simire - January 11, 2024

Land Degradation

Erosion control: Gombe approves N389m compensation for residents

The Gombe State Executive Council (SEC) has approved payment of N389 million as compensation for residents that would be affected by the gully erosion...

Michael Simire - December 29, 2023

Land Degradation

Zamfara earmarks N1.3bn for erosion control projects

The Zamfara State Government has earmarked N1.3 billion in the 2024 fiscal year for gully erosion control projects in seven major areas across the...

Michael Simire - December 26, 2023

Land Degradation

Nigerian govt renews commitment to restoring degraded lands

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it is committed to restoring more degraded lands for environmental sustainability in the country. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of...

Michael Simire - December 23, 2023

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