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16 Oct
Plans to increase Nigeria's forest cover from its current meager five per cent to the recommended 25 per cent of national land cover by 2050, have received a boost, with Stanbic IBTC Holdings initiative to plant 30,000 trees across 10 states. The initiative, which will cover Edo, Ogun, Katsina, Ebonyi, Plateau, Rivers, Cross River, Taraba,…
30 Sep
The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered with the Stanbic IBTC bank to plant 30,000 trees across 10 states of the country.
5 Sep
Stallion NMN, the official Nissan representative in Nigeria, has hosted the Nigeria leg of the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s World Cup trophy tour in association with the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF).
21 Aug
As the need to mitigate climate change intensifies, Nigerian youths have been urged to take advantage of opportunities offered in the sustainability space especially, in green energy transitions, which are stimulating high demand for new skills and creating new occupations.
3 Jul
In a bid to promote birds’ conservation in Nigeria, especially at coastal and riverine areas, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) engaged students and community dwellers in a participatory conservation activity to commemorate the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD).
15 May
To address biodiversity loss, restore ecosystems and protect bird species, conservationists have called for action by government to translate Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) into laws and policy.
3 Apr
The North Central Frontiers (NCF), has backed the lawmaker representing Biu/Bayo/Shani Federal Constituency of Borno state, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, for the position of Speaker in the 10th National Assembly.
21 Feb
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) President, Uyi Akpata, has confirmed the second NCF Women’s T20 International Cricket Tournament will hold in Lagos from March 19 to 26, 2023.
30 Jan
The Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC) and Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) have begun activities to promote endangered sea turtle conservation. The effort will reduce the impact of human activities on their population within the operational range...
12 Dec 2022
Conservationists believe that wildlife species render valuable services in the ecosystem and contribute to environment sustainability, but there are instances where forest communities still hunt these animals for meat.
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The Enterprise, Growth, and Opportunities (EGO) Foundation, through its SheEnabled project's fourth phase, has provided empowerment to female business owners living in the Yaba community. This endeavour reflects the NGO's commitment to improving financial literacy among women in key markets throughout Lagos State. The Foundation, dedicated to alleviating poverty and unemployment in African communities emphasizes…
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The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, said both the old and the new resigned naira notes remain legal tender till further notice. The apex court, in a ruling by a seven-man panel of justices led by Justice John Okoro, said the banknotes should remain in circulation, pending when the Federal Government, after due consultation with relevant…