Urban sprawl in Uyo: Agricultural lands vanish as residential areas expand.
The study looked at how land use in Uyo urban area in Nigeria changed over time. Using satellite images and special software, the researchers found that agricultural land decreased while residential areas increased significantly from 2003 to 2021. Other types of land use like institutional and commercial areas also grew. This shift in land use patterns could have impacts on the environment, so it's important to keep track of these changes regularly.