Environment of Nigeria

In Nigeria, the amount of alternative and nuclear energy consumed amounts to 0.4% of the total energy use. Nigeria emits 0.5 metric tons per capita of CO₂. The number of road motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitants in Nigeria is 107.

Forest

Total land area of Nigeria is 923,768 km² (approx. 356,667 mi²). 110890 km² of Nigeria's territory is covered in forests. and forest land comprises 12% of all the land in the country.

Issues Nigeria faces

Currently Nigeria faces various issues, including soil degradation, rapid deforestation, urban air and water pollution, desertification, oil pollution - water, air, and soil, has suffered serious damage from oil spills, loss of arable land, rapid urbanization.