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Farmers raise alarm over hippo attacks on farmlands in Gombe

Some farmers in Hinna Community, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have raised concerns over increasing hippopotamus attacks on their farmlands and livelihoods. Mr....

‘Only about 100 hippos remain in Nigeria’ – NCF decries latest killing in Edo

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has said that it is deeply disturbed by the recent video showing the unlawful killing of a hippopotamus in...

Nasarawa working to preserve hippopotamus population

The Nasarawa State Government says it is working to preserve the population of hippopotamus in the state to prevent the animals from extinction. Dr Abdullahi...

World Hippo Day: A focus on majestic, gentle giants of the waterways

In recognition of their unique place in the world and the challenges they face, World Hippo Day is celebrated every February 15 with the...

Gombe partners private sector player to develop hippopotamus colony

Gombe State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with private sector initiatives on developing hippopotamus colony around its water banks and harness the...

Rivers LG declares wild elephants, hippos endangered species

Chairman, Andoni Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State, Mr Erastus Awortu, has declared wild elephants, hippopotamus and other forest reserves in the area...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

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