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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...

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...

Okomu oil, Edo, others partner to regenerate forests

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc and Edo State Government say they have partnered to launch a regeneration programme for the cultivation of over 3,000...

World Gorilla Day: Wild Africa demands protection of Nigeria’s last 100 Cross River gorillas

Wildlife conservation group Wild Africa honours World Gorilla Day by urging all Nigerians, from policymakers to local communities, to protect the country’s last 100...

Lions trigger buffalo stampede, causing mass drowning in Namibian river

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism confirmed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the drowning of over 80 buffaloes in Namibia’s Chobe River following...

Biodiversity: NCF, Renaissance Africa enlighten 46 community forest rangers

No fewer than 46 community forest rangers have been trained by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd.,...

How Africa Nature Investors is restoring hope for Nigeria’s National Parks – Morakinyo

Nigeria is often associated with bustling cities and rapid development but hidden within its borders are vast and fragile wilderness areas that hold some...

Wildlife Justice Commission, NESREA sign MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against wildlife crime

The Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) and Nigeria’s National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, signed a Memorandum of...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

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