International Day for Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation: Nigeria mauls restoration project
The Federal Government says it is considering a National Mangrove Restoration Project that will deliver environmental and sustainable livelihood benefits for people...
New study presents how to curb future pandemics by preventing deforestation, wildlife trade
Existing zoonotic diseases from wildlife and livestock already kill 2.7 million people each year. While many of these diseases are known and not highly transmissible, emerging and novel zoonotic diseases now arise at predictable intervals due to the exploitation of wildlife and nature around the world.
We have trained 150 Niger-Delta youths on environmental degradation reporting – NGO
The Environmental Rights Action, Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) said it has trained 150 youths in Delta State on environmental degradation,...
Tree planting day: Rotary Club plants trees in schools
The Rotary Club of Idimu High-Rise (provisional) District 9110 Nigeria planted trees in two elementary schools in Lagos to support basic education...
Rare photos of Cross River gorillas inspire hope
Otu Bernard A. Eban, Clan Head of Abo Clan, said: “Seeing this today rekindles my hope that our communities will benefit from ecotourism in the future. We will further strengthen our local laws to protect Cross River gorillas in the Mbe Mountains.
Donkey population rapidly collapsing in Nigeria – NAQS
There is a sudden rise in demand for donkey skin in Nigeria and this is causing a rapid collapse in donkey population...
How Gombe combats erosion, ecological problems through tree planting
Malam Musa Kawuwa, 50, a tailor, lives with his two wives and 10 children in a four-bedroom house he inherited from his...
Animal welfare organisation, Born Free USA launches campaign against trophy hunting
Born Free USA, an internationally recognized leader in animal welfare and compassionate conservation, is launching a six week-long campaign in July and...
New tech could help nail pangolin poachers
One of the pangolin's features that makes it the most illegally trafficked mammal in the world may also be one of the...
Artists, conservationists, others team up on Reading For Wildlife campaign
July sees the launch of the ‘Reading for Wildlife’ campaign, a month-long book reading for children and adults to raise awareness of...