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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Niger inaugurates panel on illegal issuance of licence to wood merchants

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger State has inaugurated a seven-man panel to investigate allegations of bribery and issuance of illegal licences to wood and...

Michael Simire - August 24, 2020

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Legislators urge Anambra governor to assist erosion-ravaged communities

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 urged Gov. Willie Obiano to, through relevant agencies, intervene to control erosion ravaging...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2020

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