The Niger Delta is a region of unparalleled ecological richness, characterized by its intricate network of waterways, lush mangrove forests, and diverse ecosystems. However, the serene beauty of this landscape has been damaged by a persistent environmental menace, oil spills.

The Niger delta is a vast low-lying region through which the waters of the Niger River drain into the Gulf of Guinea. Characteristic landforms in this region include oxbow lakes, river meander belts ( see meander), and prominent levees.

May 29, 2024 · The Niger Delta is hotspot for biodiversity as it is one of the largest wetland ecosystems in the world, providing the perfect environment for many unique habitats, such as mangrove forests, lowland rainforests, and freshwater swamps.

Since 2006, militant groups in Nigeria's Niger Delta, especially the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), have resorted to taking foreign employees of oil companies hostage. More than 200 foreigners have been kidnapped since 2006, though most were released unharmed.

2006: Delta militants calling themselves the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta start carrying out serious attacks against oil facilities. Four foreign hostages are kidnapped in...

Feb 18, 2025 · The Niger Delta States occupies an area extent of 70,000sqkm which is just 7.5% of the area extent of Nigeria. This zone is known as the Niger Delta Region which is different from the South South zone in that it is the oil producing region of the country.

Feb 26, 2020 · The Niger Delta produces most of Nigeria's oil. Though the current Delta insurgency has been underway since 2005, discussions of Nigerian insecurity at present tend to overlook it.

Oct 30, 2023 · Environmental degradation of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region is causing poverty as well as food insecurity, increased crime and conflict.

The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River. It is an area where many people live in Nigeria . Nigeria has become Africa's biggest producer of petroleum , and there are many oil wells in the Niger Delta.

The western (or Northern) Niger Delta is an heterogeneous society with several ethnic groups including the Urhobo, Delta Ibo, Isoko, Itsekiri, Ijaw (or Ezon) and Ukwuani groups in Delta State. Their livelihoods are primarily based on fishing and farming .