Land Degradation

Land Degradation

10th anniversary: NAGGW to hold high profile celebration in Jigawa – D-G

The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) says it will hold a high-profile celebration on July 29, 2025, to mark its 10th...
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Land Degradation

FENRAD urges Abia action over worsening erosion crisis in Ebem Ohafia

The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has called on the Abia State Government to urgently address the growing threat of erosion...
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Land Degradation

Desertification and Drought Day: Nations urged to unlock trillion-dollar land restoration economy 

If we continue business as usual, land almost the size of South America (16 million square kilometres) will show continued degradation by 2050. Yet, bringing 1.5...
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Land Degradation

Insecurity: Benue LG boss bans forest logging activities

The Chairman, Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Mr. Melvin Ejeh, has imposed an immediate and comprehensive ban on all forest logging...
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One-third of forest lost this century unlikely to grow back naturally – Study

One-third (34%) of all global forest lost between 2001 and 2024 is likely permanent - meaning trees in those areas are unlikely to grow...
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Land Degradation

Indiscriminate tree felling worries biodiversity expert

A lecturer at the University of Uyo, Prof. Edem Eniang, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, expressed worry at indiscriminate tree felling for timber and...
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Land Degradation

Mongolia to host UNCCD COP17 in August 2026

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be hosted by Mongolia...
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Land Degradation

Association urges collective action against environmental degradation

The Petroleum, Environment and Solid Minerals Degradation Awareness Association (PESMDAA) has raised an alarm over the rising environmental degradation in regions affected by petroleum...
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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...
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Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

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