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Deforestation in Anambra State, Nigeria The extensive and rapid clearing of forests (deforestation) within the borders of Nigeria has significant impacts on both local and global scales. Deforestation estimates in Nigeria stand at 163 Kha/year, with 12% of tree cover lost between 2001 and 2022.
SDGS in Nigeria. Nigeria became a member of the United Nations (UN) on 7 October 1960. Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa and has the seventh-highest population in the world. [6] Nigeria gained independence on 1 October 1960. In 2012, Nigeria contributed the fifth largest number of peacekeepers to United Nations peacekeeping ...
Desertification is one of the issues of environmental concern in Nigeria, particularly the northern part of the country. According to UNEP [4] in 1993, Northern Nigeria has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world at about 3.5%, caused by land degradation, increase in agricultural intensity, over-grazing of livestock, and demand for fuel by cutting down trees.
The New Telegraph is an all-national newspaper in Nigeria, with a circulation of up to 100,000 copies per day.. The New Telegraph targets Nigerian and foreign readers in and around the country's urban centers, as well as internationally, and aims to provide objective and incisive coverage of pressing political and socio-cultural issues.
Blueprint is a Nigerian daily newspaper based in Abuja.The newspaper started as a weekly publication in May 2011, then switched to a daily paper in September 2011. The paper has two editions - the print edition published daily and the online edition which updates as events unfold.
After its peak decomposition of crude oil, the level of degradation decreased drastically no matter how high pH was. [16] The abilities of decomposition differ but it has proved that some bacteria in soil are capable of biodegradation of bonny light oil. Therefore, those bacteria can contribute to purifying soil that are polluted by crude oil.
The decomposition of food, either plant or animal, called spoilage in this context, is an important field of study within food science. Food decomposition can be slowed down by conservation. The spoilage of meat occurs, if the meat is untreated, in a matter of hours or days and results in the meat becoming unappetizing, poisonous or infectious.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; a residence for more than 206 million people. [1] Hunger is one of the major issues that affect the citizens. 40% (82 million people) of the citizens live below the International Poverty Line of $1.90 daily, whilst another 25% are vulnerable.