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World Pangolin Day: Nigerian icons clamour reduction in demand for illegal bushmeat

On World Pangolin Day observed on Saturday, February 17, 2024, Nigeria's leading personalities from the realms of music, comedy, sports, and business have come...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2024

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COP14: New initiative to protect, connect natural areas launched at UN wildlife meeting

The destruction, degradation and fragmentation of natural habitat is one of the two greatest threats to migratory species of wild animals. On Wednesday, February...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2024

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World Hippo Day: A focus on majestic, gentle giants of the waterways

In recognition of their unique place in the world and the challenges they face, World Hippo Day is celebrated every February 15 with the...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2024

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Four wildlife traffickers arrested in joint operation with Nigeria Customs

Demonstrating the ongoing commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to combat wildlife crime, three suspected wildlife traffickers were apprehended in Nigeria on February...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2024

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World’s migratory species of animals declining, global extinction risk increasing – UN report

The first-ever “State of the World’s Migratory Species” report was launched on Monday, February 12, 2024, by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

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Only 4% of Nigeria’s forest cover remaining, group warns

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation, (NCF) says only four per cent of the nation’s forest cover is remaining. Director-General of the foundation, Dr Joseph Onoja, said...

Michael Simire - February 11, 2024

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GEF Council approves N1.1bn, sets plans for biodiversity fund

The Global Environment Facility’s 186 member governments have agreed to invest $1.1 billion for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution...

Michael Simire - February 10, 2024

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Young female ecologist wins int’l funding for wetland restoration in Nigeria

A 23-year-old female ecologist, Ms Anna Obi Akpe, has been selected as one of the 2024 Wetlands Restoration Stewards by two renowned international organisations. Akpe...

Michael Simire - February 7, 2024

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