Global salinization of freshwaters is adversely affecting biotic communities and ecosystem
processes. We reviewed six decades (1960–2020) of literature published on animal …

Urbanisation of riverine landscape is an increasing threat to the functionality of river
ecosystems. In this study, we identify and classify macroinvertebrates indicator signature …

Urban pollution is increasing at an alarming rate within the catchments of forested riverine
systems in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria inclusive. Assessing the impact of pollution in …

Urban pollution of riverine ecosystem is a serious concern in the Niger Delta region of
Nigeria. No biomonitoring tool exists for the routine monitoring of effects of urban pollution …

Macroinvertebrate signature traits' and ecological preferences' distribution patterns and their
responses to urban and agricultural pollution were explored in rivers-draining urban …

Forcados Estuary is a key water body in Delta State, Nigeria, serving various purposes such
as fishing and oil exploration sites. However, the ecological health integrity of the estuary is …

Africa harbours about a third of the world's largest natural resource reserves of mineral such
as gold and diamonds. These vast mineral reserves in Africa are essential to the continent's …

Composition and diversity of aquatic insects as influenced by anthropogenic activities in
River Chanchaga, Niger State, Nigeria was investigated for a period of six months spanning …

This study was designed to evaluate the tolerance of Clarias gariepinus juveniles to a
gradual and abrupt increase in salinity over time. To this effect, C. gariepinus juveniles were …

Ephemeral river systems in Nigeria are under severe threat by increasing anthropogenic
pollution. However, little is known about the ecological health of ephemeral rivers in …