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Cross River Park: A tale of Nigeria’s wildlife depletion

Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s most diverse and exceptional habitats, ranging from the tropical rainforests of the Niger Delta to its expansive...

Group petitions Park Service over alleged sale of Cross River National Park to Indian firm

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Rainforest Resources and Development Centre (RRDC), has petitioned the National Park Service over the alleged sale/lease of the Oban...

Group decries indiscriminate mining approval in Cross River Park

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Panacea for Developmental and Infrastructural Challenges for Africa Initiative (PADIC-AFRICA), has decried the indiscriminate approval given to mining companies operating...

Groups demand withdrawal of leases for Cross River National Park miners

Two civil society organisations (CSOs), We the People and Development Concern, have called for the immediate revocation of mining leases granted to the firms...

Cross River, National Park to partner on forests management, conservation

The Cross River Forestry Commission is to partner with the National Park Service (NPS) on forests management and conservation. Mr Zanna Lawan, the new Conservator...

Counting cost of Cross River’s ‘Super Highway’ project on rainforests, eco-biodiversity

Cross River State has over 2,000,000 hectares of rainforest originally found in the state and perhaps the primary rainforest remaining is only 729,000 hectares....

UNESCO to support Cross River National Park for effective protection of biodiversity

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has pledged its readiness to support the Cross River National Park for effective protection and...

Superhighway route should avoid Ekuri, National Park, government insists

It appears the Cross Rivers State Government (CRSG) has a high mountain to climb in its bid to build its much-vaunted but controversial six-lane,...

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Group empowers Cross River community, women in bee farming, others

Environmental non-government organisation (NGO), DEVCON-PADIC-Afria, has wrapped up a two-year project by empowering women and other community members in...
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African Energy Chamber applauds as Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication to simplifying policies and facilitating market growth for global oil...

Scavengers: Lagos Assembly wants governor to enforce Environmental Protection Law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the state’s Environmental...

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Group empowers Cross River community, women in bee farming, others

Environmental non-government organisation (NGO), DEVCON-PADIC-Afria, has wrapped up a...

African Energy Chamber applauds as Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication...
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