Niger Delta - Wikipedia
WEBThe Niger Delta is a region of unparalleled ecological richness, characterized by its intricate network of waterways, lush mangrove forests, and diverse ecosystems. However, the serene beauty of this landscape has been damaged by a persistent environmental menace, oil spills.
Niger Delta | geographical region, Africa | Britannica
WEBThe Niger delta is a vast low-lying region through which the waters of the Niger River drain into the Gulf of Guinea. Characteristic landforms in this region include oxbow lakes, river meander belts ( see meander), and prominent levees.
Niger delta is rich in resources, but environmental destruction is ...
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Environmental degradation of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region is causing poverty as well as food insecurity, increased crime and conflict.
The Niger Delta Region - SpringerLink
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The Niger Delta is the largest in Africa and the third-largest in the world, with a total area of 112,106 km 2. The region has the largest freshwater swamp in Africa and is a biodiversity hot spot because of its rich variety of plant and animal species.
History and conflict in the Niger Delta - SDN
WEBOct 7, 2020 · The Niger Delta today includes the area occupied by a number of historical city states, in particular the Kingdoms of Benin and Oyo. Apart from these, the Niger Delta includes other areas once controlled by different ethnic and tribal groups.
The Niger Delta - ArcGIS StoryMaps
WEBMay 29, 2024 · The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is richly supplied with a plethora of natural resources, including gas and oil deposits. This delta is also considered a large multilayered aquifer, that supplies groundwater to the millions of people that live within the region (Abam and Nwankwoala 2020).
The Niger River Delta - a strategic asset in Africa’s Sahel region
WEBOct 20, 2014 · In this vast panorama, the Inner Niger Delta stands out: In a region where limited rainfall is a fact of life, the Delta is a natural dam and irrigation scheme whose flood plain creates a grazing and cropping perimeter that at its peak can reach 30,000 km2 and sustains about 900,000 people.
Securing Development and Peace in the Niger Delta: A Social …
WEBFew regions in the world have been as unfortunate as Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta. The delta’s abundant natural wealth stands in stark contrast to its palpable underdevelopment.
Understanding the Armed Groups of the Niger Delta
WEBJul 1, 2023 · Nigeria’s underdeveloped but oil-rich Niger Delta region currently is the site of a crippling insurgency. Fueled by a complex mixture of protest, crime, and political corruption, the network of...
WEBThe Niger Delta is the largest in Africa and the third-largest in the world, with a total area of 112,106 km2(Amangabara and Obenade 2015; Williams 2018). The region also hosts the largest freshwater swamp in Africa, and it is a biodi-versity hot spot because of its rich variety of plant and animal species.
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