Tag:Illegal wildlife trade

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - February 13, 2022

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - February 2, 2022

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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...

Michael Simire - October 25, 2021

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - October 15, 2021

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - July 15, 2021

Conservation