PORT HARCOURT (Nigeria), July 1 — On a riverbank in the Niger Delta, a group of residents in rubber boots has been working to restore one of Nigeria’s most precious and damaged...
'Kuey teow thng' fans rejoice! Your favourite Shoon Lee Kuey Teow Soup and State Kuey Teow Thng are near each other in PJ Old Town
In recent years, human activity has destroyed swathes of the world’s mangrove forests, which form a vital barrier against the tides and a sanctuary for wildlife. Vincent-Akpu said the trees also protect against coastal erosion, storms and flooding, providing a key shield in the face of climate change.
In Bundu, around 30 people have learned how to restore mangrove ecosystems with the help of a Nigerian NGO, the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development. Oil spills are frequent in the region due to a lack of pipeline maintenance as well as vandalism. Over the last five years, the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency has recorded almost 3,870 spills in Nigeria, mainly in the Niger Delta.
They face another threat, too — the spread of Nipa palms, an invasive species that has muscled in among the mangroves.
Mangrove Forests Environmental Conservation
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tanco unit signs MoU with China company to build smart AI container port in Port DicksonPETALING JAYA: Tanco Holdings Bhd, through its 79%-owned subsidiary Midports Holdings Sdn Bhd, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with C...
Read more »
Johor Customs says Israeli containers spotted in Johor port on transit under the Free Trade ZoneJOHOR BARU, June 5 — The Johor Customs Department confirmed that the container bearing the logo of the Israel-based shipping company Zim at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in...
Read more »
Two held for questioning over Port Klang smuggling ring, says MACCIndonesian DJ duo Diskoria is determined to deliver an exciting performance for its fans in Malaysia.
Read more »
Major smuggling syndicate busted in Port Klang with seizure of 19 container trucksKUALA LUMPUR: The authorities have seized 19 container lorries suspected of carrying various types of uncustomed goods, crippling the biggest smugglin...
Read more »
'Israeli container' at Johor port only in transit, says CustomsAdvocate for seniors shares scenarios of elder financial abuse to help people recognise and do something about it.
Read more »
Seven, including three enforcement officers, remanded over smuggling in Port KlangPETALING JAYA: Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), Sunway City, the flagship quaternary hospital under the Sunway Healthcare Group, retained its top spot for paediatrics in Malaysia in the Best Specialised Hospitals Asia Pacific Newsweek 2024 rankings.
Read more »