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Namibia disregards dangers of trade as it seeks to sell elephant ivory, rhino horn

Despite Africa’s elephants and rhinos still living under serious threat from poaching and illegal trade, Namibia is pushing hard to resume ivory and horn...

Wetlands are vital ecosystems, of immense value – Onoja

Recently, we sat down with the Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr. Joseph Onoja, to discuss key environmental issues and the outcomes...

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving health, heritage, livelihoods for World Wildlife Day 2026

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both human health and well-being and ecological balance. These plants form the foundation of many traditional...

Climate change threatening the earth’s animal migrations – Experts

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Thursday, October 2, 2025, released the findings of a major workshop, which...

Jane Goodall, famed conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist, has died, according to the institute she founded. She was 91 years old. Goodall died of natural...

Customs hands over ₦3.94bn worth of donkey parts to NESREA in Kaduna

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, Kaduna, has handed over a massive seizure of donkey bones and skins worth...

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...

Is wildlife trafficking treated as serious crime? – WJC report examines 

The Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) on Thursday, September 25, 2025, published a new report examining whether wildlife trafficking is treated with the seriousness it deserves...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents...
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Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has been launched by Comfort Apeh Francis, the United Nations and...

UN moves to ensure clean energy in Nigeria

The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to...

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