Archives Tag: desertification
How Increasing Desertification is Fuelling Security Tensions in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The surge of militancy in the northern part of Nigeria began with the Maitatsine. That died a slow but painful death. Its carcass was, however, woken up by the Boko Haram, a group of thugs originally loyal to and used by a notorious politician from the North East. The group later turned ideological and evolved … Continue reading How Increasing Desertification is Fuelling Security Tensions in Nigeria
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Nigeria’s Forests and the Potentials of an Underutilised Resource
April 19, 2022
For much of a typical cross-country trip, the trees of Nigeria’s forests dominate the landscape. The typical reaction of travellers to the majestic sight is to watch in calm amazement or simply look on in indifference. In fact, a lot of people in these parts would rather have these trees felled to make way for … Continue reading Nigeria’s Forests and the Potentials of an Underutilised Resource
