Desertification (Sahel Region)

It has been estimated that between 50 % and 75 % of Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara States in Nigeria are being affected by desertification

Flood-Risk Assessment

Hydrological extremes, particularly floods, are becoming prevalent in parts of Nigeria. During the 2022 rainy season, Nigeria experienced a devastating riverine flood with severe societal impacts.