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AfDB supports Great Green Wall with $6.5bn

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that it will support the Great Green Wall initiative with $6.5 billion over the next five years. President...

Michael Simire - January 11, 2021

Land Degradation

Mabera Water Storm, other erosion projects inaugurated in Sokoto

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 inaugurated the N3 billion erosion control project tagged: “Mabera Storm Water Management Works”...

Michael Simire - January 6, 2021

Land Degradation

Gombe, NEWMAP sign N2.9bn contract for erosion control project

Gombe State Government on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 signed a N2.928 billion contract with the Nigerian Erosion Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) for the commencement...

Michael Simire - December 2, 2020

Land Degradation

Imo seeks govt’s intervention on N75bn erosion remedy

Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State says the state government needs N75 billion to remedy 360 identified erosion sites in the state. Uzodinma stated this...

Michael Simire - November 27, 2020

Land Degradation

Govt trains youths, women to combat desertification

The Federal Government has put in place skill acquisition and entrepreneurship training, for youths and women to combat desertification and improve livelihood of communities...

Michael Simire - October 13, 2020

Land Degradation

Study reveals mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands

A new report reveals that mining operations in the Amazon basin now cover more than 20% of Indigenous lands, threatening hundreds of Indigenous communities...

Michael Simire - October 7, 2020

Land Degradation

Delta, NEWMAP sign N3.2bn gully erosion control project pact

The Delta State Government and Nigerian Erosion Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) have signed a N3.2 billion contract for the execution of the Obomkpa and...

Michael Simire - September 4, 2020

Land Degradation

Zamfara moves against illegal miners

Zamfara State Government has warned illegal miners operating in the state despite Federal Government’s ban on mining activities to desist or face prosecution. Dr Nuruddwen...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2020

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