Tag:Degraded land

Land Degradation

Kaduna earmarks 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration

The Kaduna State Government says efforts are being made to restore a total of 22,435 hectares of degraded land in order to enhance food security...

Michael Simire - April 23, 2024

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

Nigeria restores over 24,000 hectares of degraded land, says minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has restored over 24,000 hectares of degraded land and planted trees on more than 20 million hectares...

Michael Simire - August 5, 2022

Land Degradation

Govt to rehabilitate 22,000km of degraded land by 2030

The Federal Government says it has set a target to rehabilitate about 22,000 km square of degraded land and improve livelihood of over 20 million Nigerians in 2030. Minister of...

Michael Simire - May 30, 2022

Land Degradation

NEWMAP reclaims 30 hectares of degraded land in Kaduna, says coordinator

World Bank-supported Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has planted trees on 30 hectares in three local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. The...

admin - April 4, 2022