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AviList unites world’s bird species by providing common language for conservationists

For the first time ever, conservationists have a unified global checklist of the species of bird found on Earth, thanks to the publication of...

UN recognises World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, Spain

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this...

Spain asked to pass law to protect great apes

Spanish organisation, Proyecto Gran Simio, has called on the government to urgently pass a law to protect great apes. In collaboration with Rainforest Rescue, the...

Bayelsa, Renaissance Energy plant trees to remediate Taylor Creek Forest Reserves 

Renaissance Africa Energy and the Bayelsa State Government on Thursday, June 5, 2025, commenced planting of 15,000 additional trees to remediate the Taylor Creek...

IPBES announces co-chairs of new biodiversity methodological assessment initiative

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has announced the selection of three renowned scientific experts as co-chairs of a vital new...

World Parrot Day: Wild Africa, World Parrot Trust call for stronger protection of parrots in Nigeria

As the world marks World Parrot Day on Saturday May 31, 2025, conservation organisations Wild Africa and the World Parrot Trust have called for...

Discard outdated wildlife laws, enact new protections for Nigeria’s biodiversity

At Oluwo Market in Epe, a coastal town on the outskirts of Lagos, bushmeat sells fast. Antelopes, grasscutters, porcupines, monkeys, snakes. There’s a buyer...

Foundation commissions community seed bank to promote biodiversity preservation

The Eunice Spring of Life Foundation (ESLF) has launched a Community Seed Bank in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State in Nigeria to...

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Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one thing across much of Nigeria: harmattan. It was the season...
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Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

The Managing Director, Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA), Mr. Abayomi Hunye, has stated that he will not compromise...

Nasarawa distributes 60 electric vehicles to cooperatives, institutions

The Nasarawa State Government on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, distributed another tranche of 50 tricycles and 10 cars to...

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Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one...

Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

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