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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...

Stakeholders build capacity, intensify battle against illegal wildlife trade

As the law enforcement agents, especially the Nigeria Customs Service intensify battle against the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) in the country, a training focusing...

Nigeria partners Spain on illegal wildlife trade control, other crimes

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, partnered with Spain on technical support to fight illegal wildlife trade and other crimes across the...

Illegal trade in endangered species causes harm to nature, Lagos warns

The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 educated the public on the negative impact of illegal trade in endangered species, adding...

Stakeholders devise strategies to address illegal wildlife trade

From Pangolin to Forest Elephants, Lion, Cross River Gorilla, Manatees and other endangered species, Nigeria’s wildlife resources are under intense pressure. Over the past...

Illegal pangolin trade: What’s right, what’s missing and what’s next?

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has, in recent years, become more visible in the course of environmental protection through its demeanor against trans-boundary wildlife...

NESREA seizes endangered birds from illegal wildlife traders in Abuja

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Thursday, July 15, 2021 seized endangered birds from alleged illegal wildlife traders in Abuja. The...

No more room for illegal wildlife trade, says govt

The Conservator General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, says there is no more room for illegal wildlife trade in the country as offenders...

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World Environment Day: Wild Africa Fund launches campaign to protect Nigeria’s marine life from plastic pollution

In line with the spirit of the World Environment Day, Wild Africa Fund on Monday, June 5, 2023, launched...
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World Environment Day: Foundation inspires Mushin youth, traders to beat plastic pollution

Nigeria generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which only 12% is recycled. The remaining...

Millions seek solutions to plastic pollution on World Environment Day

Over 150 countries are expected to participate in the 2023 World Environment Day celebrations on Monday, June 5, while millions...

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