As HOMEF demands accountability over the Nembe Creek oil spill, Bayelsa fishing communities describe ruined nets, lost catches and unresolved claims.

Nembe Creek Oil Spill Exposes Nigeria’s Recurring Accountability Gap

For more than 20 fishing settlements along Nembe Creek in Bayelsa State, the smell arrived before the questions did. Residents say crude oil began...
World Population Day

World Population Day

The official day for global population issues is World Population Day, celebrated on July 11 each year. This year’s theme is “To Leave No...
Last elephants in Nigeria

Nigeria’s last elephants wrestle for survival in forgotten reserve as Omo Forest suffers neglect

At dawn, the Omo Forest comes alive with a cacophony of whispers. Giant mahogany trees are blurred into a soft cloak of mist, with...

Looking Back at 2025: The Big Environmental Emergencies and How We Can Turn the...

As we near the end of 2025, the world finds itself grappling with a cascade of pressing environmental, wildlife, climate, and conservation problems. These...
742 New Species Discovered in the Congo Basin

742 New Species Discovered in the Congo Basin

In the heart of Africa lies the Congo Basin, one of the most ecologically vibrant regions on the planet. Over the past decade, in...
cost of hottest year

The Cost of the Hottest Year in History: Climate Disasters of 2024

As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s impossible to ignore the unprecedented toll that climate change has taken on our world. This year marked...

Community-Led, Technology-Powered Conservation: Paving the Way for a Resilient Planet

Across the globe, conservation is no longer solely the domain of governments or large NGOs. Today, local communities, equipped with knowledge, technology, and the...
Reflecting on 2024: ConservationsNG’s Journey Through the Year

Reflecting on 2024: ConservationsNG’s Journey Through the Year

As 2024 comes to a close, we at ConservationsNG want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible year of raising awareness, sharing...

The role of indigenous Nigerian communities in conservation

Nigeria remains an example of how traditional beliefs can be used to preserve wildlife in alignment with the nation’s cultural values. This unique combination...
‘Security’ lion removed from Lagos house opposite crèche

‘Security’ lion removed from Lagos house opposite crèche

A lion that was used as a ‘security guard’ has been removed from outside an apartment block opposite a crèche and primary school. A task...

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