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Only 4% of Nigeria’s forest cover remaining, group warns

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation, (NCF) says only four per cent of the nation’s forest cover is remaining. Director-General of the foundation, Dr Joseph Onoja, said...
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GEF Council approves N1.1bn, sets plans for biodiversity fund

The Global Environment Facility’s 186 member governments have agreed to invest $1.1 billion for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution...
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Young female ecologist wins int’l funding for wetland restoration in Nigeria

A 23-year-old female ecologist, Ms Anna Obi Akpe, has been selected as one of the 2024 Wetlands Restoration Stewards by two renowned international organisations. Akpe...
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EU invests €1.5m in wildlife conservation in Cross River

The European Union (EU) has invested €1.5 million for the preservation of Cross River’s wildlife, an official has said. Ms Samuela Isopi, EU’s Ambassador to...
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World Wetlands Day: DRC urged to protect Virunga National Park from oil exploitation

In the spirit of the World Wetlands Day observed on Friday, February 2, 2024, climate activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are urging...
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International Zebra Day: Exploring enchanting world of stripes in the wild

In the heart of Africa, where the sun paints the land in gold and the mountains stand tall, lives a creature that's both striking...
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Togo emerges 24th nation to join the Elephant Protection Initiative

Togo has become the 24th country to join the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), a pan-African alliance of countries dedicated to the conservation of elephants and...
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Wild Africa Fund partners Arewa24 on kids’ wildlife show in Hausa

The Wild Africa Fund has partnered Arewa24 TV to expand its unique wildlife-focused television series, “Dr Mark’s Animal TV Show for Kids,” for Hausa-speaking...
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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...
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Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and...
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