AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDesertification Watch: A new UN-backed warning says the Sahara is pushing south, with more than three-quarters of land reported “permanently drier” since 1996—an alarm for Niger’s drylands and Sahel livelihoods. Health & Environment: Nigeria’s maternal nutrition gap stays stark, with policy focus on keeping mothers alive through sustained micronutrient support—critical as climate stress hits food systems. Gas for Industry: Shell Nigeria Gas says it has expanded gas distribution capacity and signed new industrial customers, pushing “gas is good for business” as a cleaner alternative to diesel. Oil Pollution Accountability: Ogoniland cleanup updates claim illegal artisanal refining sites are gone and mangrove restoration is progressing—while Niger Delta communities keep demanding stronger enforcement. Local Livelihoods Under Pressure: Communities in Akwa Ibom plan to “kick polluters out,” linking oil pollution to shorter life expectancy and health damage. Food & Water Security: A UN-linked view argues Africa’s water and sanitation agenda could unlock hydropower and irrigation gains—turning “scarcity” narratives into planning for resilience. Climate-Linked Biodiversity: Rotary in Togo plants coconut along the coast to cut flooding and erosion impacts.
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