Tag:Illegal logging

Cover

Illegal farming, logging driving human-elephant conflict in Omo Forest

At dawn in early October, in Itasin, Ogun State, Neye Afolabi set out for his farm, just a short walk from his home. But...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2025

Land Degradation

Group frowns at Cross River’s inaction on illegal logging in Ekuri, Ikom

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has criticised the Cross River State Government for failing to enforce the ban on illegal logging activities rampant in...

Michael Simire - November 19, 2025

Climate Change

Climate action: Jigawa targets illegal logging, group inaugurates tree planting campaign

The Jigawa State Government has warned against the use of unauthorised chainsaws to fell trees, threatening offenders with fines and jail terms. Dr Abdullahi Umar-Namadi,...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2025

Conservation

Partnership: We recorded drop in illegal logging, poaching – Okomu Park conservator

The Conservator of Park at Okomu National Park in Edo State, Lawrence Osaze, says the partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation has...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2025

Conservation

Concern over unhindered exploitation of fauna and flora in Pandam National Park

Pandam Wildlife Park is located North of Benue River and South of Plateau State along Lafia-Shendam Road in Qua’an pan Local Government Area of...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2023

Land Degradation

Cross River community demands N500m compensation for illegal logging

The People of Ekuri Community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State are demanding the sum of N500 million compensation from Ezemac...

Michael Simire - April 16, 2023

TV Reports

Video: Boki women on leading edge to end illegal logging

In the Cross River State Rainforest, an average of 250 tons of timber is harvested daily; in 10 days, 2,500 tons are lost and...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2022

Conservation

Edo confiscates 2,375 logs from illegal loggers

The Edo State Government has confiscated 2,375 logs of wood at the Gelegele Seaport as part of efforts to rid the state of illegal loggers. Permanent...

Michael Simire - February 13, 2022

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