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Discard outdated wildlife laws, enact new protections for Nigeria’s biodiversity

At Oluwo Market in Epe, a coastal town on the outskirts of Lagos, bushmeat sells fast. Antelopes, grasscutters, porcupines, monkeys, snakes. There’s a buyer...

NCF seeks grants for climate action, wildlife protection

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for grants to support climate change initiatives, combat illegal wildlife trafficking and support conservation efforts. Dr Joseph Onoja,...

Wildlife protection: Group reiterates need to strengthen measures

Save Andoni Forest Elephant and Ecosystem Initiative (SAFE-i), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Thursday, April 25, 2024, reiterated the need for government at all levels to strengthen...

Groups want World Bank to stop financing anti-people wildlife project in Tanzania

Civil society groups across Africa have petitioned the World Bank to stop financing a project in Tanzania that purports to protect the environment but...

World Zoonoses Day: Wild Africa Fund urges wildlife protection to reduce risks from another pandemic

As the world marks World Zoonoses Day on Thursday, July 6, 2023, Wild Africa Fund has called for urgent actions to curb illegal wildlife...

Cambodia calls for collective action to protect wildlife

Cambodia on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, called for collective action from stakeholders to protect wildlife and other natural resources. Ministry of Environment’s Secretary of State,...

Nigeria can become leader in wildlife protection – WildAid

Nigeria can change the narratives by becoming a regional leader in wildlife protection. This submission was made by Peter Knights, President of WildAid, while speaking...

Bauchi tourism board to train 350 rangers on wildlife protection

The Bauchi State Tourism Board says it has concluded arrangements to train 350 forest rangers to enhance wildlife protection and conservation. Malam Nasir Yusuf, General...

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Trials, registration of cotton varieties: Nigeria’s biosafety in shambles – HOMEF

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has condemned the alleged illegal confined field trials and registration of four new...
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TotalEnergies, Masdar to form $2.2bn joint venture to accelerate renewable energy growth in Asia

TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi‑energy company, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy...

Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped to 37.01bn barrels in January – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the nation’s crude oil and condensates reserves dropped to 37.01 billion...

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Trials, registration of cotton varieties: Nigeria’s biosafety in shambles – HOMEF

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has condemned the...

TotalEnergies, Masdar to form $2.2bn joint venture to accelerate renewable energy growth in Asia

TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi‑energy company, and Abu Dhabi...