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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

Land Degradation

Environmentalists lament Nigeria’s dwindling forest reserves

Environment stakeholders have lamented the dwindling forest reserves in the country, saying it is leading to climate change. They made the observation on Tuesday, November...

Michael Simire - November 12, 2023

Land Degradation

Land degrading faster than can be restored, warns UN data

Land degradation is advancing at an astonishing rate across all regions, reveals the newly launched UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Data Dashboard that...

Michael Simire - October 24, 2023

Land Degradation

Reps urge govt to declare state of emergency on environmental degradation in Edo

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency on environmental degradation in Edo. This followed the...

Michael Simire - October 5, 2023

Land Degradation

Deforestation: Firewood sellers hail Adamawa over ban on felling of trees

Firewood and Charcoal Sellers’ Association (ASFCSA), Adamawa chapter, has commended the state government for the ban on indiscriminate felling of trees, saying “it is...

Michael Simire - September 25, 2023

Land Degradation

Massive gully erosion ravages Delta community, A’Ibom urges residents to vacate threatened locations

Residents of the Ogbeozoma New Layout in Okpanam Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have cried out over the massive gully...

Michael Simire - September 15, 2023

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