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How Nigeria can foster importance of mangroves for nature’s solutions

Mangroves are critical ecosystems in coastal protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate regulation. In Nigeria, these unique forests are predominantly found in some coastal states. As...

HYPREP showcases restored mangroves in Ogoni community

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has displayed its milestones in restoring mangroves in Ogoni to the international community. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, the Project Coordinator...

Environmental degradation: NCF calls for synergy, plants 5,000 mangrove seedlings

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for synergy among stakeholders to fight environmental degradation, as it planted 5,000 mangroves around the National Theatre...

Mangroves, best sequesters of carbon to mitigate climate change

Project Coordinator, Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, says mangoves are best sequesters of carbon which mitigate climate change. Zabbey spoke with newsmen...

EU scheme to rescue mangrove forests in Ghana, eight other West Africa countries

Just as tropical forests help to maintain ecological balance and support livelihoods in the hinterlands, so mangrove forests fulfil critical functions in coastal areas. Mangroves...

The pull of the mangroves and the sea, by Nnimmo Bassey

There is something about water that draws humans and other living beings. Could it be the fact that up to 60 percent of the...

Nigeria to restore Niger Delta area’s mangrove ecosystem

As part of measures towards ensuring the protection of mangroves and oceans in the country, the Nigerian government is considering a National Mangrove Restoration...

World Wetlands Day: Five wetlands that mitigate extreme weather

Mangroves Mangroves are salt-water tolerant shrubs and trees that grow in shallow, tropical coastal waters. Their roots bind the shoreline and each kilometre of mangrove...

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Experts take first step towards GEF-9 replenishment

With less than five years on the clock to meet key international environmental targets, experts gathered this week to...
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Coastal highway: Construction begins in Cross River, Akwa Ibom in March

Construction on Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, located in Cross River and Akwa Ibom respectively,...

Five candidates cleared for AfDB presidency race – Committee

The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of...

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Experts take first step towards GEF-9 replenishment

With less than five years on the clock to...

Coastal highway: Construction begins in Cross River, Akwa Ibom in March

Construction on Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar...
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