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Two new plant species discovered in central China

Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in central China’s Hubei Province, according to a paper published in the journal Phytokey. One of the...

Michael Simire - March 1, 2023

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Park rangers arrest 19 illegal miners at Old Oyo National Park

The National Park Service has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners at the Old Oyo National Park. The service’s spokesman, Mr Emmanuel Ntuyang, stated in Abuja...

Michael Simire - February 24, 2023

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World Pangolin Day: Foundation tasks conservationists, others on species’ extinction

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for the collaboration of researchers, hunters and trado-medics, to save pangolins from imminent extinction. Spokesperson of the NCF,...

Michael Simire - February 19, 2023

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World Pangolin Day: Nigeria needs legislation to tackle illegal trade, says group

An environmental non-governmental organisation, Wild Africa Fund, says Nigeria needs new legislation to combat illegal trafficking of pangolins and their scales. Mr Peter Knights, Founder...

Michael Simire - February 19, 2023

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Disquiet in Imo Zoo over alleged relocation of animals to Jos

An atmosphere of pandemonium overtook the Imo State Zoological Garden in Owerri over an alleged relocation of the zoo’s animals to Jos, the capital...

Michael Simire - February 19, 2023

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Nigeria’s parks record less incidences of poaching – Conservator General

Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator General (CG), of the National Park Service (NPS) on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Abuja said that the country’s...

Michael Simire - February 13, 2023

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Threats, pressures faced by elephants in Niger – Sahailou

Director General of Fauna, Hunting and Protected Areas, Samaila Sahailou, is the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) first ever Friend of the Month from Niger Republic,...

Michael Simire - February 8, 2023

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NCF cautions against indiscriminate use of wetlands

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has cautioned against indiscriminate use of wetlands, especially in the Lagos metropolis. Dr Joseph Onoja, the Director-General, NCF, made the...

Michael Simire - February 2, 2023

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