environmental degradation – CrossRiverWatch

Forest Vanishing May Cause Climate Crisis In Cross River — Experts

by Admin
January 13, 2023

By Godwin Otang, Nigerian Tribune Cross River State may be heading towards climate crisis as the pristine rainforest is fast vanishing, Nigerian Tribune reports. The Cross River rainforest, according to experts, is the most relevant, expansive, and sophisticated forest cover owned by Nigeria and West Africa. However, available statistics show that 8,686 square kilometers gradually

Illegal Logging: Ayade Cries Out Again, To Set Up ‘Unknown Task Force’

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March 4, 2022

By Jonathan Ugbal Following weeks of outcry by the concerned public over the activities of loggers in forests across the State, Cross River Governor, Benedict Ayade on Thursday vowed to deal decisively with them. This is the second time in 10 months Mr. Ayade is making such vows after a similar one by him and