{"paper_id":"399b9241-cfb4-4792-86c8-c5ef572d2ac4","body_text":"Palynological Evidence for Campanian-Maastrichtian Age and Transitional Marine Environment of the Patti Formation, Ahoko, Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Palynological Evidence for Campanian-Maastrichtian Age and Transitional Marine Environment of the Patti Formation, Ahoko, Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria Olubusayo Akinyele Olatunji, Olumuyiwa Adedotun Odundun, Temitayo Daniel Johnson, and 2 more This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7373612/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Under Review Version 1 posted 17 You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract A palynological study of fourteen road cut samples from the Patti Formation in Ahoko, southern Bida Basin (along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway), was conducted to determine the age, biozone, and depositional environment of the sedimentary succession. Palynomorphs were extracted through acid digestion, while lithological characterization was performed via physical inspection and Sedlog software analysis. The study yielded 70 species of palynomorphs in varying degrees of abundance and diversity. The identified palynomorphs were dominated by both marine and land derived forms such as such as Senegalinium sp., Cyclonephelium sp., Paleocystodinium australinium , Paleocystodinium sp., Cyathidites sp., Cyathidites minor , Tricolporopollenites sp., and Inaperturopollenites .The recovery of diagnostic palynological markers in the studied intervals enabled the establishment of Senegalium sp.- Longerapertites sp. Assemblage Biozone which correlates with the Spinizonocolpites baculatus - Longerapertites sp-3 assemblage zone of Lawal and Moullade(1986) and the Echitriporites trianguliformis - trianguliformis - Scabratriporites annellus palynologicalzone of Salard Cheboldaeff(1990).Thus, a Campanian to Maastrichtian age has been assigned to the section. Based on lithology, the formation consists predominantly of black carbonaceous shales, yellowish siltstones and ironstones overlain by minor claystone layers. The integrated data infer a mixed marine-terrestrial environment during deposition, supported by the palynofloral composition. Palynological Formation Biozone Lithology and Palynoflora Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 1. Introduction The Bida Basin (also known as the Mid-Niger or Nupe Basin) represents a critical piece of Nigeria's geological heritage as one of the country's major intracratonic sedimentary basins. This NW-SE trending structural depression extends over 300 km from Kotangora in northern Nigeria to Lokoja at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers in central Nigeria (Okon et al., 2025 ). Its formation is intrinsically linked to the tectonic evolution of the Benue Trough and the Santonian orogenic event (~ 83 Ma), which triggered regional subsidence and created accommodation space for Upper Cretaceous sediments (Ojo et al., 2020 ). Within this basin, the Patti Formation has emerged as a stratigraphic unit of profound scientific interest due to its complex depositional history, economic potential, and unresolved questions regarding its precise age and paleoenvironmental setting. Onoduku et al. ( 2017 ) studied samples from two pilot exploratory wells in northern Bida Basin to ascertain paleoenvironment, paleoclimate and hydrocarbon prospectivity within the basin. Two (2) palynostratigraphic zones from Late Campanian to Early Maastrichtian are proposed. The zones, in stratigraphically ascending order, are as follows: Selaginella myosus – Classopollis sp taxon range zone (Late Campanian) and the Proteacidites sigalii – Psilotricolporites sp taxon range zone (Early Maastrichtian). The vertical distribution of the palynofloral and the few presence of dinoflagellates show only one major paleodepositional environment: the terrestrial to nearshore type characterized by dominant terrestrial spores and pollen that were occasionally inundated by marine incursion. Aigbadon et al. ( 2023 ) used sedimentary facies, petrography, paleocurrent data and palynological biofacies to determine the paleoenviironment, stratigraphy and paleogeographic setting of sediments in southern Bida Basin. The predominance of palynological and palaeoenvironmental studies within the Niger Delta Basin, attributable to hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, has resulted in limited comparable research within the Bida Basin (Fajemila et al., 2022 ). Also, the southern Bida Basin needs more significant research data utilizing palynology for palaeoenvironmental and depositional reconstruction in accordance with international stratigraphic standards. The few research works impede the potential to encourage oil companies to start exploration. Consequently, this study employs integrated palynomorph interpretations and lithofacies analysis of outcropping sections to resolve these uncertainties, focusing on the Ahoko outcrops in the southern Bida Basin, where the formation is exceptionally well-exposed. Furthermore, this study hopes to provide new insights and supplement existing literature concerning the palaeoenvironmental conditions, depositional history, and lithofacies sequence of the basin. By integrating these findings, the research aims to enhance the geological understanding of the southern Bida Basin and enable correlation with other basin sections using palynological analysis. This will yield detailed geological information for this localized area. 2. Geologic Setting of Bida Basin Based on the physical setting, the Bida Basin has been roughly separated into the Northern and Southern Bida Basins (Fig. 1 , Table 1 ). The southern section is known as the Lokoja area, whereas the northern sector is commonly called the Bida area. Table 1 Stratigraphic Setting of the Bida Basin (Based on Russ, 1930 ; Adeleye, 1974 ; Whiteman, 1982 and Braide, 1982) Age Southern Bida Basin (Lokoja Area) Northern Bida Basin (Bida Area) Maastrichtian Agbaja Formation Batati Formation (Upper Ironstone) Edozighi Member Kutugi Member Patti Formation (75 m) Enagi Formation (70 m) Campanian Sakpe Formation(Lower Ironstone) Wuya Member Baro Member Lokoja Formation (100–300 m) Basal Sandstone Bima Formation (80 m) Jima Member Doko member Base of lithic fill (unexposed) Precambrian Crystalline Basement complex Each region's stratigraphic succession was determined and correlated with that of the neighboring Anambra Basin as well as the rest of the basin. The lithostratigraphic succession displayed in Table 1 was established, among others, by Russ ( 1930 ), Adeleye ( 1974 ), Whiteman ( 1982 ) and Braide ( 1992 ). Falconer ( 1911 ) provided the first detailed account of the lithic fill in the Bida Basin, referring to the sediments covering the area from Idah in the southeast to Kontagora in the northwest as the \"Lokoja-series.\" The sandstones surrounding Bida were referred to as Nupe sandstones by Russ in 1930. The following researchers have conducted more recent paleoenvironmental and stratigraphic studies: Adeleye ( 1973 ; 1974 ), Braide ( 1990 ; 1992 ), Ladipo et al. ( 1994 ), Ojo and Akande ( 2003 ; 2008 ; 2009 ), and Obaje et al ( 2011 ). Additionally, the outcomes of more thorough and in-depth fieldwork throughout the basin now provide more details about the fill successions and history, which enhances our knowledge of the relationships and controls of sedimentation, such as tectonics and sea level fluctuations. The stratigraphic framework of the Bida Basin remains a subject of scholarly debate, with contrasting interpretations proposed in recent studies. Rahaman et al. ( 2019 ) present a revised stratigraphic model, positing that the Agbaja Ironstone Formation underlies the Patti Formation (reinterpreted as the Ahoko Formation), with the succession commencing with the Lokoja Sandstone at the base, overlain by the Agbaja/Sakpe Ironstone, and culminating in the Patti/Enagi sedimentary sequence. Their conclusions are grounded in field observations from outcrops and borehole data near Ahoko, which they argue reveal inconsistencies in the conventional stratigraphic succession, thereby challenging its accuracy in representing the basin’s depositional history (Rahaman et al., 2019 ). In contrast, Ojo and Akande ( 2020 ) robustly defended the traditional stratigraphic succession, asserting its validity based on integrated palynological, geochemical, and sedimentological analyses. They criticised the revised model as speculative, emphasizing distinct petrographic contrasts between formations, such as the texturally immature Lokoja Sandstones versus the mature, well-sorted Patti Sandstones, as evidenced against amalgamating these units into a single stratigraphic framework. Their rebuttal underscores the methodological rigor of the traditional model, which they argue aligns more closely with established sedimentary and diagenetic processes (Ojo and Akande, 2020 ). This ongoing dispute highlights critical gaps in subsurface data within the Bida Basin. To date, no exploratory drilling has penetrated the basin’s deeper sequences, leaving stratigraphic correlations reliant on surface exposures and limited boreholes. Scholars universally emphasize the necessity for advanced subsurface investigations, including seismic profiling and deep drilling, to resolve these stratigraphic ambiguities (Rahaman et al., 2019 ; Ojo and Akande, 2020 ). 3. Methods Fourteen (14) samples collected from a road cut outcrop at Ahoko village, along Lokoja-Abuja Expressway (N8°18ʹ3.9ʺ E6°52ʹ31.3ʺ) were processed using the traditional acid palynological method (Traverse, 2007 ) to recover acid-insoluble organic-walled microfossils from sediments. This involved maceration to isolate particulate organic matter. Representative samples (40g each) were weighed, gently crushed with an agate mortar and pestle, and cleaned to remove field contaminants. Carbonate removal was achieved by treatment with 40% HCl for 30 minutes, followed by silicate removal using 48% HF for 72 hours. After thorough rinsing with distilled water, residues were sieved through a 10µm mesh. Ultrasonication (Branson sonifier) was then applied during sieving to eliminate residual inorganic matter (silicates, clay, mud) and concentrated organic material. Controlled oxidation with concentrated HNO₃ prevented bleaching. The residues collected on the sieve were stained with Safranin-O to enhance contrast for microscopy. Stained residues were mounted on glass slides using Canada balsam under cover slips and allowed to dry. Quantitative analysis was performed using a transmitted light microscope (Olympus DP12), to identify species and recording total counts with reference to relevant published literature. The complete vertical extent of the well-exposed Patti outcrop was measured directly in the field, establishing a total thickness of 14 meters. The vertical thickness of each discrete unit belonging to the defined facies was meticulously measured. Concurrently, detailed descriptions of grain size (utilizing standard comparative charts and visual estimation), sorting, roundness (where applicable), and other textural characteristics were recorded for each unit. Comprehensive field dataset (lithology, unit thickness, grain size and texture) was integrated and visualized using Sedlog 3.0, a specialized software package for sedimentary logging. This software generated a scaled, standardized graphic log depicting the vertical succession from the base (0m) to the) top (14m) of the outcrop. The log emphasizes lithology, textural variations (represented symbolically and through descriptive text), and the sequential stacking of facies units. 4. Results 4.1 Sedimentology The exposed succession measures a total thickness of 14 meters and four principal lithofacies were identified and mapped: Shale Facies, Siltstone Facies, Ironstone Facies, and Claystone Facies. Comprehensive field measurements documented the thickness and grain size characteristics of each lithologic unit. These data were synthesized using Sedlog 3.0 sedimentary logging software to generate a standardized graphic log (Fig. 2 ). This log provides a critical visual representation of the vertical facies succession, texture, and interrelationships, forming an essential foundation for interpreting depositional environments and basin history. Accurate documentation and visualization of outcrop stratigraphy are fundamental for reconstructing paleoenvironments and understanding sedimentary basin evolution. This report details the field investigation and subsequent analysis of the Patti outcrop located at Ahoko. This structured approach provides the necessary framework for robust environmental interpretation. 4.2 Palynology Palynomorphs assemblage results are presented in Table 2 . This includes 14 outcrop samples obtained from road cut section in Ahoko along Lokoja-Abuja Expressway. The analysed samples yielded 70 different Palynomorph species with varying degree of abundance and diversity per sample. Figure 3 shows the photomicrographs of some palynomorphs recovered from the studied section. The occurrence and stratigraphic distributions of diagnostic palynomorphs were used to make deductions. The results show that the analysed section yielded 33 pollen, 13 spores and 24 dinoflagellate species. A total of 454 palynomorphs counts were recorded for the section. The percentage frequency of the palynomorphs (Table 3 ) indicates that there are abundant and diversified pollen,spores and dinoflagellate throughout in the outcrop. Cingulatisporites ornatus , Laevigatosporites sp.,and Cyathidites sp. are the common spores. Longerapertites sp.and Tricolporopollenites sp. are the common pollen while Senegalium sp. Leoisphaerida sp. and Paleocystodinium sp. are the predominant dinocysts within the marine derived palynomorphs. Table 2 Distribution of palynomorphs in the analysed samples from Ahoko Sample No. Palynomorphs Cts. 1 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Dinocysts indeterminate 1 Senegalinium sp. 4 Andalusiella sp. 1 Leoisphaeridia sp. 2 Cribroperidinium sp. 1 Cyclonephelium sp. 1 Paleocystodinium sp. 1 Subtilisphaera sp. 1 Achomosphaera sp. 1 Others Foraminifera wall lining 9 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Ephedripites sp. 4 Trichotomonosulcites sp. 2 Monosulcites sp. 3 Tricolporopollenites sp. 2 Auriculiidites sp. 1 Spores Cyathidites sp. 10 Osmundacidites sp. 2 Laevigatosporites sp. 3 Cyathidites minor 3 Cingulatisporites ornatus 5 Distaverrusporites simplex 3 Cicatricosisporites sp. 1 2 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Dinogymnium sp. 1 Dinocysts indeterminate 1 Senegalinium sp. 1 FWA Botryococcus braunii 2 FWL Foraminifera wall lining 4 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Inaperturopollenites sp. 2 Psilatricolporites spp. 1 Psilatricolporites crassus 1 Longapertites sp. 2 Araucariacites sp. 1 Pollen indeterminate 1 Spores Cingulatisporites ornatus 1 Cyathidites minor 3 Laevigatosporites sp. 2 3 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Paleocystodinium australinium 1 Senegalinium sp. 1 Cleistosphaeridium sp. 1 FWA Botryococcus braunii 2 FWL Foraminifera wall lining 7 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Proxapertites cursus 1 Monocolpites sp. 1 Inaperturopollenites sp. 2 Pollen indeterminate 1 Monosulcites sp. 2 Milfordia sp. 2 Pollen indeterminate 1 Proxapertites cursus 2 Spores Cyathidites sp. 2 Cingulatisporites ornatus 2 Cyathidites cf. australis 1 Fungal spores 1 Distaverrusporites simplex 2 Zlivisporites blanensis 1 Verrucatosporites sp. 2 Fungal spores 1 4 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Achomosphaera crassipellis 1 Homotryblium sp. 2 Spiniferites sp. 1 Dinocysts indeterminate 1 Cleistosphaeridium sp. 1 Isabelidinium sp. 1 Cyclonephelium sp. 1 Achomosphaera sp. 1 Polysphaeridium subtile 1 Andalusiella sp. 1 Others Foraminifera wall lining 4 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Monosulcites sp. 1 Tricolporopollenites sp. 3 Inaperturopollenites sp. 1 Pollen indeterminate 3 Longapertites sp. 1 Sapotaceae 1 Ephedripites sp. 1 Milfordia sp. 2 Proteacidites sigalii 1 Spores Cyathidites minor 2 Cingulatisporites ornatus 2 Rugulatisporites caperatus 1 Cyathidites sp. 1 Fungal spore 2 Distaverrusporites simplex 3 Fungal spore 3 Laevigatosporites sp. 2 Verrucatosporites sp. 1 Foveotriletes margaritae 1 5 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Selenopemphix sp. 1 Phelodinium sp. 1 Dinocysts indeterminate 1 Spinidinium sp. 1 Homotryblium sp. 1 Others Foraminifera wall lining 2 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Tricolporopollenites sp. 4 Echitriporites trianguliformis 3 Psilatricolporites sp. 1 Pollen indeterminate 1 Psilatricolporites crassus 1 Monosulcites sp. 1 Monocolpites marginatus 1 Monoporites annulatus 1 Milfordia sp. 2 Gemmamonocolpiites sp. 1 Scabratriporites annellus 1 Syncolporites sp. 1 Auriculiidites reticulatus 1 Longapertites marginatus 3 Longapertites sp. 2 Paleocystodinium sp. 1 Spores Cyathidites sp. 10 Distaverrusporites simplex 2 Cingulatisporites ornatus 3 Osmundacidites sp. 1 Cyathidites minor 1 Laevigatosporites sp. 1 Gleicheniidites senonicus 1 6 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Cribroperidinium sp. 2 Paleocystodinium sp. 4 Isabelidinium sp. 2 Canningia sp. 1 Dinocysts indeterminate 3 Cleistosphaeridium sp. 1 Phelodinium sp. 1 Subtilisphaera sp. 1 Operculodinium centrocarpum 1 Others Foraminifera wall lining 14 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Monocolpopollenites sphaeroidites 1 Longapertites sp. 2 Inaperturopollenites sp. 2 Proteacidites sp. 1 Tricolporopollenites sp. 7 Echitriporites trianguliformis 1 Echimonocolpites sp. 1 Monosulcites sp. 3 Pollen indeterminate 1 Trichotomonosulcites sp. 1 Spores Cyathidites sp. 18 Cingulatisporites ornatus 2 Fungal spore 4 Verrucatosporites sp. 1 Distaverrusporites simplex 1 Osmundacidites sp. 1 Cyathidites minor 1 Foveotriletes margaritae 1 7 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Operculodinium centrocarpum 3 Selenopemphix nephroides 1 Cleistosphaeridium sp. 2 Phelodinium sp. 1 (?)Spinidinium sp. 1 Others Foraminifera wall lining 8 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Longapertites sp. 1 Monosulcites sp. 3 Constructipollenites ineffectus 1 Tricolporopollenites sp. 13 Verrutricolporites irregularis 1 Scabratriporites annellus 1 Spores Cyathidites sp. 6 Cingulatisporites ornatus 1 8 MARINE SPECIES FWL Foraminifera wall lining 2 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Monosulcites sp. 2 Tricolporopollenites sp. 2 Spinizonocolpites echinatus 1 Spores Cyathidites sp. 7 Verrucatosporites sp. 2 Distaverrusporites simplex 2 Osmundacidites sp. 1 Cyathidites minor 1 9 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Paleocystodinium sp. 2 Paleocystodinium australinium 5 Dinocysts indeterminate 1 Others Foraminnifera wall lining 3 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Paleocystodinium golzowense 1 Tricolporopollenites sp. 1 Spores Cingulatisporites ornatus 1 Zlivisporites blanensis 1 Senegalinium sp. 1 Selenopemphix sp. 1 10 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Leoisphaeridia sp. 1 Operculodinium centrocarpum 1 Senegalinium sp. 1 Paleocystodinium australinium 1 Others Foraminnifera wall lining 2 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Inaperturopollenites sp. 2 Tricolporopollenites sp. 2 Longapertites sp. 2 Tubistephanocolporites cylindricus 1 Spores Fungal spore 1 Cyathidites sp. 1 11 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Paleocystodinium sp. 5 Paleocystodinium australinium 1 Senegalinium sp. 5 Dinocysts indeterminate 2 Deflandrea sp. 1 Cribroperidinium sp. 1 Leoisphaeridia sp. 3 Others Foraminnifera wall lining 4 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Tricolporopollenites sp. 6 Inaperturopollenites sp. 2 Longapertites sp. 1 Spores Cyathidites sp. 2 Cingulatisporites ornatus 1 Osmundacidites sp. 1 Gleicheniidites sp. 1 12 MARINE SPECIES FWA Botryococcus braunii 2 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Tricolporopollenites sp. 1 Spores Fungal spore 2 Rugulatisporites sp. 1 Cyathidites sp. 1 13 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Paleocystodinium sp. 2 Others Botryococcus braunii 1 FWL Foraminifera wall lining 1 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Monosulcites sp. 1 Longapertites sp. 1 Tricolporopollenites sp. 2 Milfordia sp. 1 Pollen indeterminate 1 Spores Fungal spore 1 14 MARINE SPECIES Dinoflagellates Leoisphaeridia sp. 1 Others Botryococcus braunii 1 TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Pollen Paleocystodinium sp. 2 Spores Distaverrusporites simplex 2 Polypodiaceoisporites sp. 1 Fungal spore 1 Table 3 Percentage frequency of the palynomorphs in the studied outcrop at Ahoko Sample No Palynomorphs Occurence Percentage Frequency Spores Pollen Marine Species Spores Pollen Marine Species 1 27 12 22 44.26 19.67 36.07 2 6 8 9 26.09 34.78 39.13 3 12 12 12 33.33 33.33 33.33 4 18 14 15 38.30 29.79 31.91 5 19 25 7 37.25 49.02 13.73 6 29 20 30 36.71 25.32 37.97 7 7 20 16 16.28 46.51 37.21 8 13 5 2 65 25 10 9 4 2 11 23.53 11.76 64.71 10 2 7 6 13.33 46.67 40 11 5 9 22 13.89 25 61.11 12 4 1 2 57.14 14.29 28.57 13 1 6 4 9.1 54.54 36.36 14 4 2 2 50 25 25 AVERAGE 10.79 10.21 11.43 5. Discussion 5.1 Lithological Description The Patti outcrop at Ahoko comprises a continuous sedimentary succession with a measured thickness of 14 meters. The sequence is partitioned into four principal lithofacies. Shale Facies is characterized by very fine-grained, laminated, and fissile mudrock, indicating deposition from suspension in low-energy conditions. Siltstone Facies is composed of consolidated sediment dominated by silt-sized particles, often exhibiting faint laminations or massive bedding, suggesting deposition under slightly higher energy regimes than shale or from waning flows. Ironstone Facies is distinguished by its significant enrichment in iron minerals, typically forming well-cemented, resistant beds, nodules, or oolitic layers, reflecting specific geochemical conditions during or after deposition. Claystone Facies consists of very fine-grained, predominantly clay-sized sediment, typically massive or exhibiting poor bedding, lacking the pronounced fissility of shale. This indicates deposition in low-energy, often quiescent settings. 5.2 Palynofloral Characterization Palynological processing was used to infer the depositional age and reconstruct the paleoenvironment based on palynomorph assemblages. This yielded moderately abundant and taxonomically diverse palynomorphs, including pollen, spores, dinoflagellate cysts, and freshwater elements.The recovered palynoflora is characterized by relatively abundant marine dinoflagellate cysts, including: Senegalinium sp., Cyclonephelium sp., Paleocystodinium australinium, Paleocystodinium sp., Subtilisphaera sp., Andalusiella sp., Spinidinium sp., Phelodinium sp., Cleistosphaeridium sp., Achomosphaera sp., and Cribroperidinium sp. These co-occur with terrestrial and freshwater palynomorphs, notably: Cyathidites sp., Cyathidites minor , Tricolporopollenites sp., Inaperturopollenites sp., Zlivisporites blanensis , Osmundacidites sp., Longapertites sp., Ephedripites sp., Cingulatisporites ornatus, Monosulcites sp., and Distaverrusporites simplex . Peridinioid Dinocysts (Dominant Group) exhibit significant diversity and abundance. Key representatives include Senegalinium sp., Subtilisphaera sp., Andalusiella sp., Spinidinium sp., Phelodinium sp., Paleocystodinium australinium , Paleocystodinium sp., and Selenopemphix nephroides . Peridinioid dinocysts are often associated with nutrient-rich, nearshore, or restricted marine settings. Gonyaulacoid Dinocysts are present as substantial components, though generally less abundant than the peridinioids in this assemblage. Identified taxa include Cyclonephelium sp., Operculodinium centrocarpum , Canningia sp., Isabelidinium sp., Cleistosphaeridium sp., Achomosphaera sp., and Cribroperidinium sp. Gonyaulacoid dinocysts are typically more characteristic of open marine, well-oxygenated waters, with some taxa ( Operculodinium centrocarpum , Spiniferites-like forms such as Achomosphaera sp.) having cosmopolitan distributions but often peak in abundance in offshore environments. Terrestrial/land-derived sporomorphs include sporomorphs such as the fern spore Cyathidites sp., the angiosperm pollen Tricolporopollenites sp., and the distinctive lycopsid spore Cingulatisporites ornatus. Their presence, alongside the marine dinocysts, signifies terrigenous input and proximity to land. The composition and relative abundances of this palynoflora strongly suggest sediment accumulation occurred within a predominantly transitional to inner neritic setting. This interpretation is supported by: The dominance and diversity of peridinioid dinocysts, which frequently characterize shallow, marginal marine environments often influenced by freshwater input and higher nutrient availability. The significant presence of gonyaulacoid dinocysts, including taxa like Operculodinium centrocarpum and Cribroperidinium sp., which indicate connectivity to, or influence from, open marine conditions beyond the immediate nearshore zone. The presence of terrestrial sporomorphs; Cyathidites sp., Tricolporopollenites sp., and Cingulatisporites ornatus ), confirms proximity to a vegetated coastline and terrigenous sediment supply, typical of transitional and inner neritic settings. Additionally, foraminiferal test linings, Botryococcus braunii , and fungal spores were frequently observed. Therefore, the integrated palynological evidence points towards deposition occurring on the inner continental shelf (inner neritic zone), likely influenced by both open marine waters and terrestrial/riverine inputs (transitional environment), with periods or areas potentially experiencing conditions akin to the outer edge of the inner neritic zone or influenced by open marine currents. 5.3 Biostratigraphic Age Determination Age constraints were established using the stratigraphic ranges of diagnostic taxa and international stratigraphic guide for biozonation. The established Senegalium sp. - Longapertites Assemblage Biozone correlates with the Spinizonocolpites baculatus–Longapertites sp. 3 Zone (Lawal and Moullade, 1986 ) and Echitriporites trianguliformis–Scabratriporites annellus Zone (Salard-Cheboldaeff, 1990 ) (Fig. 4 ). This indicates a Late Campanian to Maastrichtian age for the studied intervals. The topmost clay interval and the intermediate shale bed of the studied section were characterized by Maastrichtian age marker species such as Distaverrusporites simplex , Paleocystodimum sp., Cingulasporites ornetus , Cribroperidium sp., Echitriporites trianguliformis , Tricolporopollenites sp., and Monocolpopollenites sphaeroidites. The basal shale intervals are characterized by the presence of Senegalium sp. and Longapertites sp. indicating a Campanian age. 6. Conclusion A total of 70 (seventy) distinct palynomorph species were recorded in the studied section with their abundance varying in each sample. The lithologic log revealed shale as the dominant rock type characterised as organic-rich, fine-grained and fissile, sometimes ferruginised with few siltstone and clay intervals. The palynomorphs assemblage showed relatively abundant marine and land derived species such as Andalusiella sp., Selenopemphix nephroides , Paleocystodinium australinium , Subtilisphaera sp., Canningia sp., Isabelidinium sp., Achomosphaera sp., Cribroperidinium sp., Longapertites marginatus , Tricolporopollenites sp., Laevigatosporites sp., and Cyathidites minor . The occurrence and stratigraphic distributions of diagnostic palynomorphs within the studied section were used to establish Senegalium sp.- Longerapertites sp. Assemblage Biozone in line with the international stratigraphic guide. This established biozone correlates with the Spinizonocolpites baculatus - Longerapertites sp-3 Assemblage Biozone of Lawal and Moullade ( 1986 ) and the Echitriporites trianguliformis - Scabratriporites annellus palynological zone of Salard Cheboldaeff (1990). The palynological characterisation of the studied section of the Patti Formation at Ahoko, Southern Bida Basin indicate a predominantly transitional-inner neritic depositional environments with possible open marine conditions. This is confirmed by the moderately abundant and diverse peridinioid and gonyaulacales dinoflagellate species such as Senegalinium sp., Subtilisphaera sp., Spinidinium sp., Cyclonephelium sp., Operculodinium centrocarpum and Cleistosphaeridium sp.. This is in association with relative abundant foraminifera wall linings and land derived palynomorphs such as Cyathidites sp., Tricolporopollenites sp., and Cingulatisporites ornatus amongst others. 7. Recommendation Further refinement of the depositional model should incorporate additional analyses, including paleontological content, ichnological studies, and geochemical data, integrated within the established lithofacies framework. It is also recommended that further investigation into source rock quality, maturity, and reservoir properties due to organic-rich black carbonaceous shales and the intercalated sandstones which highlights the potential of this formation as a hydrocarbon play within the Southern Bida Basin. These findings significantly advance our understanding of the Cretaceous stratigraphy, paleoenvironments, and resource potential of this basin. Declarations Aknowledgement The authors appreciate the efforts of workers at Crystal Age Limited, Lagos, Nigeria in the laboratory analyses of the studied samples. Funding : No funding was received for conducting this study. 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(a) Photomicrographs of the palynomorphs (b) Pollen, spores and dinoflagellates within the photomicrographs and their magnifications\\u003c/p\\u003e\",\"description\":\"\",\"filename\":\"Figure3.jpeg\",\"url\":\"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-7373612/v1/f18de1fb8c70befb99e6df75.jpeg\"},{\"id\":91419866,\"identity\":\"ff7ae70e-9f32-4476-a905-d404488d65fd\",\"added_by\":\"auto\",\"created_at\":\"2025-09-16 10:03:33\",\"extension\":\"jpeg\",\"order_by\":4,\"title\":\"Figure 4\",\"display\":\"\",\"copyAsset\":false,\"role\":\"figure\",\"size\":1446885,\"visible\":true,\"origin\":\"\",\"legend\":\"\\u003cp\\u003ePalynological chart of Patti Formation at Ahoko\\u003c/p\\u003e\",\"description\":\"\",\"filename\":\"Figure4.jpeg\",\"url\":\"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-7373612/v1/f7f43fd42bae7eb7bfeeff1f.jpeg\"},{\"id\":91422520,\"identity\":\"b440b2b4-a774-4b2b-8273-53898893429c\",\"added_by\":\"auto\",\"created_at\":\"2025-09-16 10:27:35\",\"extension\":\"pdf\",\"order_by\":0,\"title\":\"\",\"display\":\"\",\"copyAsset\":false,\"role\":\"manuscript-pdf\",\"size\":4381053,\"visible\":true,\"origin\":\"\",\"legend\":\"\",\"description\":\"\",\"filename\":\"manuscript.pdf\",\"url\":\"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-7373612/v1/b9d2b069-442d-40a6-aad5-0a50c94b8496.pdf\"}],\"financialInterests\":\"No competing interests reported.\",\"formattedTitle\":\"Palynological Evidence for Campanian-Maastrichtian Age and Transitional Marine Environment of the Patti Formation, Ahoko, Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria\",\"fulltext\":[{\"header\":\"1. Introduction\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003eThe Bida Basin (also known as the Mid-Niger or Nupe Basin) represents a critical piece of Nigeria's geological heritage as one of the country's major intracratonic sedimentary basins. This NW-SE trending structural depression extends over 300 km from Kotangora in northern Nigeria to Lokoja at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers in central Nigeria (Okon et al., \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR18\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2025\\u003c/span\\u003e). Its formation is intrinsically linked to the tectonic evolution of the Benue Trough and the Santonian orogenic event (~\\u0026thinsp;83 Ma), which triggered regional subsidence and created accommodation space for Upper Cretaceous sediments (Ojo et al., \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR17\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2020\\u003c/span\\u003e). Within this basin, the Patti Formation has emerged as a stratigraphic unit of profound scientific interest due to its complex depositional history, economic potential, and unresolved questions regarding its precise age and paleoenvironmental setting.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eOnoduku et al. (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR19\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2017\\u003c/span\\u003e) studied samples from two pilot exploratory wells in northern Bida Basin to ascertain paleoenvironment, paleoclimate and hydrocarbon prospectivity within the basin. Two (2) palynostratigraphic zones from Late Campanian to Early Maastrichtian are proposed. The zones, in stratigraphically ascending order, are as follows: \\u003cem\\u003eSelaginella myosus\\u003c/em\\u003e \\u0026ndash; \\u003cem\\u003eClassopollis\\u003c/em\\u003e sp taxon range zone (Late Campanian) and the \\u003cem\\u003eProteacidites sigalii\\u003c/em\\u003e \\u0026ndash; \\u003cem\\u003ePsilotricolporites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp taxon range zone (Early Maastrichtian). The vertical distribution of the palynofloral and the few presence of dinoflagellates show only one major paleodepositional environment: the terrestrial to nearshore type characterized by dominant terrestrial spores and pollen that were occasionally inundated by marine incursion.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eAigbadon et al. (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR3\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2023\\u003c/span\\u003e) used sedimentary facies, petrography, paleocurrent data and palynological biofacies to determine the paleoenviironment, stratigraphy and paleogeographic setting of sediments in southern Bida Basin. The predominance of palynological and palaeoenvironmental studies within the Niger Delta Basin, attributable to hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, has resulted in limited comparable research within the Bida Basin (Fajemila et al., \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR7\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2022\\u003c/span\\u003e). Also, the southern Bida Basin needs more significant research data utilizing palynology for palaeoenvironmental and depositional reconstruction in accordance with international stratigraphic standards. The few research works impede the potential to encourage oil companies to start exploration. Consequently, this study employs integrated palynomorph interpretations and lithofacies analysis of outcropping sections to resolve these uncertainties, focusing on the Ahoko outcrops in the southern Bida Basin, where the formation is exceptionally well-exposed. Furthermore, this study hopes to provide new insights and supplement existing literature concerning the palaeoenvironmental conditions, depositional history, and lithofacies sequence of the basin. By integrating these findings, the research aims to enhance the geological understanding of the southern Bida Basin and enable correlation with other basin sections using palynological analysis. This will yield detailed geological information for this localized area.\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"2. Geologic Setting of Bida Basin\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003eBased on the physical setting, the Bida Basin has been roughly separated into the Northern and Southern Bida Basins (Fig.\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Fig1\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e1\\u003c/span\\u003e, Table\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Tab1\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e1\\u003c/span\\u003e). The southern section is known as the Lokoja area, whereas the northern sector is commonly called the Bida area.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cdiv class=\\\"gridtable\\\"\\u003e\\u003ctable float=\\\"Yes\\\" id=\\\"Tab1\\\" border=\\\"1\\\"\\u003e\\u003ccaption language=\\\"En\\\"\\u003e\\u003cdiv class=\\\"CaptionNumber\\\"\\u003eTable 1\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cdiv class=\\\"CaptionContent\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eStratigraphic Setting of the Bida Basin (Based on Russ, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR21\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1930\\u003c/span\\u003e; Adeleye, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR2\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1974\\u003c/span\\u003e; Whiteman, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR24\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1982\\u003c/span\\u003e and Braide, 1982)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003c/caption\\u003e\\u003ccolgroup cols=\\\"3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cdiv align=\\\"left\\\" class=\\\"colspec\\\" colname=\\\"c1\\\" colnum=\\\"1\\\"\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cdiv align=\\\"left\\\" class=\\\"colspec\\\" colname=\\\"c2\\\" colnum=\\\"2\\\"\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cdiv align=\\\"left\\\" class=\\\"colspec\\\" colname=\\\"c3\\\" colnum=\\\"3\\\"\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cthead\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003cth align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c1\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eAge\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/th\\u003e\\u003cth align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eSouthern Bida Basin (Lokoja Area)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/th\\u003e\\u003cth align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eNorthern Bida Basin\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e(Bida Area)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/th\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003c/thead\\u003e\\u003ctbody\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c1\\\" morerows=\\\"1\\\" rowspan=\\\"2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eMaastrichtian\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eAgbaja Formation\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eBatati Formation (Upper Ironstone)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eEdozighi Member\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eKutugi Member\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003ePatti Formation\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e(75 m)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eEnagi Formation\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e(70 m)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c1\\\" morerows=\\\"2\\\" rowspan=\\\"3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eCampanian\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u0026nbsp;\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eSakpe Formation(Lower Ironstone)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eWuya Member\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eBaro Member\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eLokoja Formation (100\\u0026ndash;300 m) Basal Sandstone\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c3\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eBima Formation (80 m)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eJima Member\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eDoko member\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colspan=\\\"2\\\" nameend=\\\"c3\\\" namest=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eBase of lithic fill (unexposed)\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003ctr\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colname=\\\"c1\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003ePrecambrian\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colspan=\\\"2\\\" nameend=\\\"c3\\\" namest=\\\"c2\\\"\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eCrystalline Basement complex\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003c/tbody\\u003e\\u003c/colgroup\\u003e\\u003c/table\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eEach region's stratigraphic succession was determined and correlated with that of the neighboring Anambra Basin as well as the rest of the basin. The lithostratigraphic succession displayed in Table\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Tab1\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e1\\u003c/span\\u003e was established, among others, by Russ (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR21\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1930\\u003c/span\\u003e), Adeleye (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR2\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1974\\u003c/span\\u003e), Whiteman (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR24\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1982\\u003c/span\\u003e) and Braide (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR6\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1992\\u003c/span\\u003e).\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eFalconer (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR8\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1911\\u003c/span\\u003e) provided the first detailed account of the lithic fill in the Bida Basin, referring to the sediments covering the area from Idah in the southeast to Kontagora in the northwest as the \\\"Lokoja-series.\\\" The sandstones surrounding Bida were referred to as Nupe sandstones by Russ in 1930. The following researchers have conducted more recent paleoenvironmental and stratigraphic studies: Adeleye (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR1\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1973\\u003c/span\\u003e; \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR2\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1974\\u003c/span\\u003e), Braide (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR5\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1990\\u003c/span\\u003e; \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR6\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1992\\u003c/span\\u003e), Ladipo et al. (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR9\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1994\\u003c/span\\u003e), Ojo and Akande (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR13\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2003\\u003c/span\\u003e; \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR14\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2008\\u003c/span\\u003e; \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR15\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2009\\u003c/span\\u003e), and Obaje et al (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR12\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2011\\u003c/span\\u003e). Additionally, the outcomes of more thorough and in-depth fieldwork throughout the basin now provide more details about the fill successions and history, which enhances our knowledge of the relationships and controls of sedimentation, such as tectonics and sea level fluctuations.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe stratigraphic framework of the Bida Basin remains a subject of scholarly debate, with contrasting interpretations proposed in recent studies. Rahaman et al. (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR20\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2019\\u003c/span\\u003e) present a revised stratigraphic model, positing that the Agbaja Ironstone Formation underlies the Patti Formation (reinterpreted as the Ahoko Formation), with the succession commencing with the Lokoja Sandstone at the base, overlain by the Agbaja/Sakpe Ironstone, and culminating in the Patti/Enagi sedimentary sequence. Their conclusions are grounded in field observations from outcrops and borehole data near Ahoko, which they argue reveal inconsistencies in the conventional stratigraphic succession, thereby challenging its accuracy in representing the basin\\u0026rsquo;s depositional history (Rahaman et al., \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR20\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2019\\u003c/span\\u003e).\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eIn contrast, Ojo and Akande (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR16\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2020\\u003c/span\\u003e) robustly defended the traditional stratigraphic succession, asserting its validity based on integrated palynological, geochemical, and sedimentological analyses. They criticised the revised model as speculative, emphasizing distinct petrographic contrasts between formations, such as the texturally immature Lokoja Sandstones versus the mature, well-sorted Patti Sandstones, as evidenced against amalgamating these units into a single stratigraphic framework. Their rebuttal underscores the methodological rigor of the traditional model, which they argue aligns more closely with established sedimentary and diagenetic processes (Ojo and Akande, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR16\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2020\\u003c/span\\u003e).\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThis ongoing dispute highlights critical gaps in subsurface data within the Bida Basin. To date, no exploratory drilling has penetrated the basin\\u0026rsquo;s deeper sequences, leaving stratigraphic correlations reliant on surface exposures and limited boreholes. Scholars universally emphasize the necessity for advanced subsurface investigations, including seismic profiling and deep drilling, to resolve these stratigraphic ambiguities (Rahaman et al., \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR20\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2019\\u003c/span\\u003e; Ojo and Akande, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR16\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2020\\u003c/span\\u003e).\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"3. Methods\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003eFourteen (14) samples collected from a road cut outcrop at Ahoko village, along Lokoja-Abuja Expressway (N8\\u0026deg;18ʹ3.9ʺ E6\\u0026deg;52ʹ31.3ʺ) were processed using the traditional acid palynological method (Traverse, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR23\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e2007\\u003c/span\\u003e) to recover acid-insoluble organic-walled microfossils from sediments. This involved maceration to isolate particulate organic matter. Representative samples (40g each) were weighed, gently crushed with an agate mortar and pestle, and cleaned to remove field contaminants. Carbonate removal was achieved by treatment with 40% HCl for 30 minutes, followed by silicate removal using 48% HF for 72 hours. After thorough rinsing with distilled water, residues were sieved through a 10\\u0026micro;m mesh. Ultrasonication (Branson sonifier) was then applied during sieving to eliminate residual inorganic matter (silicates, clay, mud) and concentrated organic material. Controlled oxidation with concentrated HNO₃ prevented bleaching. The residues collected on the sieve were stained with Safranin-O to enhance contrast for microscopy. Stained residues were mounted on glass slides using Canada balsam under cover slips and allowed to dry. Quantitative analysis was performed using a transmitted light microscope (Olympus DP12), to identify species and recording total counts with reference to relevant published literature.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe complete vertical extent of the well-exposed Patti outcrop was measured directly in the field, establishing a total thickness of 14 meters. The vertical thickness of each discrete unit belonging to the defined facies was meticulously measured. Concurrently, detailed descriptions of grain size (utilizing standard comparative charts and visual estimation), sorting, roundness (where applicable), and other textural characteristics were recorded for each unit. Comprehensive field dataset (lithology, unit thickness, grain size and texture) was integrated and visualized using Sedlog 3.0, a specialized software package for sedimentary logging. This software generated a scaled, standardized graphic log depicting the vertical succession from the base (0m) to the) top (14m) of the outcrop. The log emphasizes lithology, textural variations (represented symbolically and through descriptive text), and the sequential stacking of facies units.\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"4. Results\",\"content\":\"\\u003cdiv id=\\\"Sec5\\\" class=\\\"Section2\\\"\\u003e\\u003ch2\\u003e4.1 Sedimentology\\u003c/h2\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe exposed succession measures a total thickness of 14 meters and four principal lithofacies were identified and mapped: Shale Facies, Siltstone Facies, Ironstone Facies, and Claystone Facies. Comprehensive field measurements documented the thickness and grain size characteristics of each lithologic unit. These data were synthesized using Sedlog 3.0 sedimentary logging software to generate a standardized graphic log (Fig.\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Fig2\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e2\\u003c/span\\u003e). This log provides a critical visual representation of the vertical facies succession, texture, and interrelationships, forming an essential foundation for interpreting depositional environments and basin history.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eAccurate documentation and visualization of outcrop stratigraphy are fundamental for reconstructing paleoenvironments and understanding sedimentary basin evolution. This report details the field investigation and subsequent analysis of the Patti outcrop located at Ahoko. This structured approach provides the necessary framework for robust environmental interpretation.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cdiv id=\\\"Sec6\\\" class=\\\"Section2\\\"\\u003e\\u003ch2\\u003e4.2 Palynology\\u003c/h2\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003ePalynomorphs assemblage results are presented in Table\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Tab2\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e2\\u003c/span\\u003e. This includes 14 outcrop samples obtained from road cut section in Ahoko along Lokoja-Abuja Expressway. The analysed samples yielded 70 different Palynomorph species with varying degree of abundance and diversity per sample. Figure\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Fig3\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e3\\u003c/span\\u003e shows the photomicrographs of some palynomorphs recovered from the studied section. The occurrence and stratigraphic distributions of diagnostic palynomorphs were used to make deductions. The results show that the analysed section yielded 33 pollen, 13 spores and 24 dinoflagellate species. A total of 454 palynomorphs counts were recorded for the section. The percentage frequency of the palynomorphs (Table\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Tab3\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e3\\u003c/span\\u003e) indicates that there are abundant and diversified pollen,spores and dinoflagellate throughout in the outcrop. \\u003cem\\u003eCingulatisporites ornatus\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eLaevigatosporites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp.,and \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. are the common spores. \\u003cem\\u003eLongerapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp.and \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. are the common pollen while \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. \\u003cem\\u003eLeoisphaerida\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. and \\u003cem\\u003ePaleocystodinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. are the predominant dinocysts within the marine derived palynomorphs.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cdiv class=\\\"gridtable\\\"\\u003e\\u003ctable float=\\\"Yes\\\" id=\\\"Tab2\\\" border=\\\"1\\\"\\u003e\\u003ccaption 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colname=\\\"c7\\\"\\u003e\\u0026nbsp;\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003ctd align=\\\"left\\\" colspan=\\\"1\\\" nameend=\\\"c8\\\" namest=\\\"c8\\\"\\u003e\\u0026nbsp;\\u003c/td\\u003e\\u003c/tr\\u003e\\u003c/tbody\\u003e\\u003c/colgroup\\u003e\\u003c/table\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"5. Discussion\",\"content\":\"\\u003cdiv id=\\\"Sec8\\\" class=\\\"Section2\\\"\\u003e\\u003ch2\\u003e5.1 Lithological Description\\u003c/h2\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe Patti outcrop at Ahoko comprises a continuous sedimentary succession with a measured thickness of 14 meters. The sequence is partitioned into four principal lithofacies. Shale Facies is characterized by very fine-grained, laminated, and fissile mudrock, indicating deposition from suspension in low-energy conditions. Siltstone Facies is composed of consolidated sediment dominated by silt-sized particles, often exhibiting faint laminations or massive bedding, suggesting deposition under slightly higher energy regimes than shale or from waning flows. Ironstone Facies is distinguished by its significant enrichment in iron minerals, typically forming well-cemented, resistant beds, nodules, or oolitic layers, reflecting specific geochemical conditions during or after deposition. Claystone Facies consists of very fine-grained, predominantly clay-sized sediment, typically massive or exhibiting poor bedding, lacking the pronounced fissility of shale. This indicates deposition in low-energy, often quiescent settings.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cdiv id=\\\"Sec9\\\" class=\\\"Section2\\\"\\u003e\\u003ch2\\u003e5.2 Palynofloral Characterization\\u003c/h2\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003ePalynological processing was used to infer the depositional age and reconstruct the paleoenvironment based on palynomorph assemblages. This yielded moderately abundant and taxonomically diverse palynomorphs, including pollen, spores, dinoflagellate cysts, and freshwater elements.The recovered palynoflora is characterized by relatively abundant marine dinoflagellate cysts, including: \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCyclonephelium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003ePaleocystodinium australinium, Paleocystodinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSubtilisphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eAndalusiella\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSpinidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003ePhelodinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCleistosphaeridium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eAchomosphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eCribroperidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. These co-occur with terrestrial and freshwater palynomorphs, notably: \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites minor\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eInaperturopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eZlivisporites blanensis\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eOsmundacidites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eLongapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eEphedripites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., Cingulatisporites ornatus, \\u003cem\\u003eMonosulcites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eDistaverrusporites simplex\\u003c/em\\u003e.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003ePeridinioid Dinocysts (Dominant Group) exhibit significant diversity and abundance. Key representatives include \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSubtilisphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eAndalusiella\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSpinidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003ePhelodinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003ePaleocystodinium australinium\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003ePaleocystodinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eSelenopemphix nephroides\\u003c/em\\u003e. Peridinioid dinocysts are often associated with nutrient-rich, nearshore, or restricted marine settings. Gonyaulacoid Dinocysts are present as substantial components, though generally less abundant than the peridinioids in this assemblage. Identified taxa include \\u003cem\\u003eCyclonephelium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eOperculodinium centrocarpum\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eCanningia\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eIsabelidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCleistosphaeridium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eAchomosphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eCribroperidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. Gonyaulacoid dinocysts are typically more characteristic of open marine, well-oxygenated waters, with some taxa (\\u003cem\\u003eOperculodinium centrocarpum\\u003c/em\\u003e, Spiniferites-like forms such as \\u003cem\\u003eAchomosphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp.) having cosmopolitan distributions but often peak in abundance in offshore environments. Terrestrial/land-derived sporomorphs include sporomorphs such as the fern spore \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., the angiosperm pollen \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and the distinctive lycopsid spore \\u003cem\\u003eCingulatisporites ornatus.\\u003c/em\\u003e Their presence, alongside the marine dinocysts, signifies terrigenous input and proximity to land.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe composition and relative abundances of this palynoflora strongly suggest sediment accumulation occurred within a predominantly transitional to inner neritic setting. This interpretation is supported by: The dominance and diversity of peridinioid dinocysts, which frequently characterize shallow, marginal marine environments often influenced by freshwater input and higher nutrient availability. The significant presence of gonyaulacoid dinocysts, including taxa like \\u003cem\\u003eOperculodinium centrocarpum\\u003c/em\\u003e and \\u003cem\\u003eCribroperidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., which indicate connectivity to, or influence from, open marine conditions beyond the immediate nearshore zone. The presence of terrestrial sporomorphs; \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eCingulatisporites ornatus\\u003c/em\\u003e), confirms proximity to a vegetated coastline and terrigenous sediment supply, typical of transitional and inner neritic settings. Additionally, foraminiferal test linings, \\u003cem\\u003eBotryococcus braunii\\u003c/em\\u003e, and fungal spores were frequently observed.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eTherefore, the integrated palynological evidence points towards deposition occurring on the inner continental shelf (inner neritic zone), likely influenced by both open marine waters and terrestrial/riverine inputs (transitional environment), with periods or areas potentially experiencing conditions akin to the outer edge of the inner neritic zone or influenced by open marine currents.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\\u003cdiv id=\\\"Sec10\\\" class=\\\"Section2\\\"\\u003e\\u003ch2\\u003e5.3 Biostratigraphic Age Determination\\u003c/h2\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eAge constraints were established using the stratigraphic ranges of diagnostic taxa and international stratigraphic guide for biozonation. The established \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. - \\u003cem\\u003eLongapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e Assemblage Biozone correlates with the \\u003cem\\u003eSpinizonocolpites baculatus\\u0026ndash;Longapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. 3 Zone (Lawal and Moullade, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR10\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1986\\u003c/span\\u003e) and \\u003cem\\u003eEchitriporites trianguliformis\\u0026ndash;Scabratriporites annellus\\u003c/em\\u003e Zone (Salard-Cheboldaeff, \\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR22\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1990\\u003c/span\\u003e) (Fig.\\u0026nbsp;\\u003cspan refid=\\\"Fig4\\\" class=\\\"InternalRef\\\"\\u003e4\\u003c/span\\u003e). This indicates a Late Campanian to Maastrichtian age for the studied intervals.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eThe topmost clay interval and the intermediate shale bed of the studied section were characterized by Maastrichtian age marker species such \\u003cem\\u003eas Distaverrusporites simplex\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003ePaleocystodimum\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCingulasporites ornetus\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eCribroperidium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eEchitriporites trianguliformis\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eMonocolpopollenites sphaeroidites.\\u003c/em\\u003e The basal shale intervals are characterized by the presence of \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. and \\u003cem\\u003eLongapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. indicating a Campanian age.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003c/div\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"6. Conclusion\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003eA total of 70 (seventy) distinct palynomorph species were recorded in the studied section with their abundance varying in each sample. The lithologic log revealed shale as the dominant rock type characterised as organic-rich, fine-grained and fissile, sometimes ferruginised with few siltstone and clay intervals. The palynomorphs assemblage showed relatively abundant marine and land derived species such as \\u003cem\\u003eAndalusiella\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSelenopemphix nephroides\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003ePaleocystodinium australinium\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eSubtilisphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCanningia\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eIsabelidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eAchomosphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCribroperidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eLongapertites marginatus\\u003c/em\\u003e, \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eLaevigatosporites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites minor\\u003c/em\\u003e. The occurrence and stratigraphic distributions of diagnostic palynomorphs within the studied section were used to establish \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp.-\\u003cem\\u003eLongerapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp. Assemblage Biozone in line with the international stratigraphic guide. This established biozone correlates with the \\u003cem\\u003eSpinizonocolpites baculatus\\u003c/em\\u003e-\\u003cem\\u003eLongerapertites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp-3 Assemblage Biozone of Lawal and Moullade (\\u003cspan citationid=\\\"CR10\\\" class=\\\"CitationRef\\\"\\u003e1986\\u003c/span\\u003e) and the \\u003cem\\u003eEchitriporites trianguliformis\\u003c/em\\u003e- \\u003cem\\u003eScabratriporites annellus\\u003c/em\\u003e palynological zone of Salard Cheboldaeff (1990). The palynological characterisation of the studied section of the Patti Formation at Ahoko, Southern Bida Basin indicate a predominantly transitional-inner neritic depositional environments with possible open marine conditions. This is confirmed by the moderately abundant and diverse peridinioid and gonyaulacales dinoflagellate species such as \\u003cem\\u003eSenegalinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSubtilisphaera\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eSpinidinium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eCyclonephelium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eOperculodinium centrocarpum\\u003c/em\\u003e and \\u003cem\\u003eCleistosphaeridium\\u003c/em\\u003e sp.. This is in association with relative abundant foraminifera wall linings and land derived palynomorphs such as \\u003cem\\u003eCyathidites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., \\u003cem\\u003eTricolporopollenites\\u003c/em\\u003e sp., and \\u003cem\\u003eCingulatisporites ornatus\\u003c/em\\u003e amongst others.\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"7. Recommendation\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003eFurther refinement of the depositional model should incorporate additional analyses, including paleontological content, ichnological studies, and geochemical data, integrated within the established lithofacies framework.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp\\u003eIt is also recommended that further investigation into source rock quality, maturity, and reservoir properties due to organic-rich black carbonaceous shales and the intercalated sandstones which highlights the potential of this formation as a hydrocarbon play within the Southern Bida Basin. These findings significantly advance our understanding of the Cretaceous stratigraphy, paleoenvironments, and resource potential of this basin.\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"Declarations\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eAknowledgement\\u003c/strong\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003eThe authors appreciate the efforts of workers at Crystal Age Limited, Lagos, Nigeria in the laboratory analyses of the studied samples.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eFunding\\u003c/strong\\u003e: No funding was received for conducting this study. It was funded by the authors\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eClinical Trial\\u003c/strong\\u003e: Not Applicable\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eConsent to Publish Declarations\\u003c/strong\\u003e: Not applicable\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eAuthors Contributions\\u003c/strong\\u003e: OAO: Methodology, conceptualization, investigation, writing and interpretation of data; OAO: literature review, investigation and editing; TDJ: \\u0026nbsp;design, editing and interpretation; OOE: literature review and methodology; AB: Investigation and Interpretation.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eEthics Approval and Consent to Participate\\u003c/strong\\u003e: Not applicable\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eCompeting Interests\\u003c/strong\\u003e: The authors have no financial or proprietary interests in any material discussed in this article.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\n\\u003cp\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eData Availability\\u003c/strong\\u003e: The datasets used during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"header\":\"References\",\"content\":\"\\u003col\\u003e\\u003cli\\u003e\\u003cspan\\u003eAdeleye DR. 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