According to a UN report released on Sunday, the worldwide demand for cocaine and the trafficking of methamphetamine are witnessing an unprecedented surge. The report, presented in the annual World Drug Report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), In 2021, the most recent year for which data is available, coca bush cultivation […]
Climate Change Strips Kwara Community’s Children of Education, Urgent Action Needed
Climate change not only poses environmental challenges but also social and economic burdens, impacting communities worldwide. In Kwara state, Nigeria, the devastating consequences of climate change are robbing children of their right to education. Annual floods have displaced families, destroyed classrooms, and created an environment where attending school becomes increasingly difficult. Urgent action is needed […]
Likpata Farmers in Kwara State,Nigeria Adapt to Climate Change with Innovative Dry Season Farming Techniques
Likpata, a community in Edu local government area of Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, is taking proactive measures to tackle the challenges posed by climate change by embracing dry season farming. Facing recurrent flooding due to excessive rainfall and the overflow of River Niger, farmers in Likpata have adopted new agricultural practices to sustain their […]