Contamination of the total environment (air, soil, water and biota) by crude oil has become a
paramount interest in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Studies have revealed variable …

Abstract The Niger Delta region in South-South Nigeria, on Africa's West Coast, is densely
populated. The region, which contains a substantial stock of crude oil and natural gas, has …

Management of soil and groundwater resources has been recognized as essential to
meeting the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2063 of the African Union. As Africa's …

The effects of crude oil exploration in Nigeria have gained both local and international
attention, thereby scaling up pressure for remediation. However, there have been no …

Canadian oil and gas company, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica), plans to
exploit potential oil reserves in the Cubango Okavango River Basin (CORB) in Namibia and …

The paper describes the establishment and testing of an algorithm for developing
sustainable management plans associated with groundwater source protection against …

The continuous degradation of environmental ecosystems (land, water and soil) resulting
from crude oil exploration and exploitation activities continues to gain global attention. This …

Chemical fingerprinting is essential for identifying the presence and responding to oil spills
that frequently contaminate the groundwater environment of refineries. In this study, crude oil …

Onshore oil spills are known for their disastrous environmental impacts and potential to
cause lasting damage to underlying groundwater. The Niger Delta is particularly vulnerable …

TThe environmental degradation resulting from hydrocarbon exploration and production has
diverse health and socioeconomic implications on ecosystem functionality and a major …