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Fortune charms craze threatens vulture population in Kano

At the Kofar Mazugal abattoir in Kano, the morning air in September 2025 reeks of blood and smoke. Butchers hurry between carcasses, blades flash,...
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Vanishing vultures: Nigeria faces ecological, public health risks as populations collapse

Nigeria’s vulture population is collapsing at an alarming rate, sparking concerns over ecological stability, illegal wildlife trade, and public health risks. Six of the...
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Declining vulture populations should be a wakeup call

Every year the world marks the International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) in September, to raise awareness about vultures. However, the picture is not rosy...
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IEA, IMF, World Bank form joint group over Middle East crisis

The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group have agreed to...
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Easter message: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to tackle insecurity, boost economy

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and stabilising the economy in his...
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Govt, stakeholders validate oil palm strategy to boost production, cut poverty

The Federal Government and key stakeholders on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Abuja validated the Nigerian Oil Palm Development Strategy to...

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IEA, IMF, World Bank form joint group over Middle East crisis

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Easter message: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to tackle insecurity, boost economy

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s...