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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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Conservation

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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Conservation

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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Rice is not reform: Why Nigeria needs real food system transformation

Nigeria’s food system stands at a critical crossroads. For decades, it has largely followed a production-driven model shaped by...
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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global oil prices linked to the ongoing Gulf conflict, with analysts...
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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...

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Rice is not reform: Why Nigeria needs real food system transformation

Nigeria’s food system stands at a critical crossroads. For...
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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global...