wildlife
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Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan (UI)/Deputy Vice Chancellor, Kola Daisi University, Mrs. Olajumoke Morenikeji, and another scholar at the Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management at UI, Dr. Oluwakayode Coker
2 Dec
Nigeria’s wildlife population remains endangered with recent flooding adding to the risk factors in the eight national parks due to climate variability and change-induced extreme weather events. Elephants face serious threats and the magnitude has made the Federal Government initiate a 10-year plan to save these animal populations from being lost entirely, CHINEDUM UWAEGBULAM reports.…
21 Oct
In celebration of World Reptile Awareness Day, it is up to everyone to preserve and protect our wildlife, especially reptiles. This is because some reptiles are reported to be going into extinction. The earth's biodiversity is under threat, and reptiles, often overlooked in conservation efforts, are facing a dire crisis. Many species are teetering on…
14 Oct
The public hearing for the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, has been scheduled to be held in Nigeria’s House of Representatives on October 24, 2024. The bill, spearheaded by Hon. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, aims to address urgent wildlife conservation issues, including illegal wildlife trade and habitat…
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4Stone Capital is making moves to invest in The Gambia’s economy, with a focus on seizing the opportunities the country offers.
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The government of Cross River, says it has taken over the possession of the foremost Tinapa Business Resort following an agreement with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Gov. Bassey Otu made the disclosure on Tuesday at a media parley with selected journalists in Calabar. Otu explained that the recovery of the resort was…
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The Kwara State government has made plans to host the ADP Agro Input Fair this year. This initiative is designed to support farmers with quality agricultural inputs and training ahead of the new planting season. A statement by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ashaolu Omotola, said the fair would…
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The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) described the late Chief Edwin Clark as a leader and advocate for equity and inclusion
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Mining giant Anglo American on Tuesday announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nickel business. It said the selling of the nickel business is to a unit of Hong Kong-listed MMG Limited for up to 500 million dollars. The British multinational said the sale of the nickel operations in Brazil…
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Electricity customers in Nigeria will now pay over N200,000 for tempering with their meters and over N300,000 in subsequent offences as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) amends the order on Unauthorised Access, Meter Tampering and By-Pass. The order with No: NERC/REG/41/2017, which took effect from 22 January 2025 punished consumers with single phase non…
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One Godwin Odah of Akparata village, Effium autonomous community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State, was on Monday killed by suspected warlords. Odah was killed, beheaded, and other parts of his body severed at the back of his compound in Akparata village. The Guardian gathered that the killing came barely one week after…
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Parma hired Cristian Chivu on Tuesday after sacking Fabio Pecchia for a seven-match winless run which has plunged the team into the Serie A
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The Cross River Government says it will take delivery of two new aircraft in March as part of plans to boost the state airline company. Gov. Bassey Otu disclosed this at a media parley with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday. Otu said that the plan to resuscitate the state airline was to provide alternative transportation…
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The Anambra State Government has said going forward, town criers in the state must consult their communities' Presidents-General before broadcasting any messages. The directive was issued by the state Commissioner of Information, Law Mefor, after some town criers misrepresented provisions of the new Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025. According to Mefor, in one instance,…