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Discard outdated wildlife laws, enact new protections for Nigeria’s biodiversity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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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...
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NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

In Oyo, battle for forests shifts from reserves to classrooms, communities

No doubt, climate change is intensifying; urban expansion is steadily consuming green spaces while insecurity is creeping further into...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint...