The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 has successfully passed its final and third reading in the House of Representatives in Nigeria and is now set to be sent to the Senate for concurrence. This historic Bill enhances Nigeria’s response to serious and organised
World Turtle Day is a critical moment to raise awareness about the plight of sea turtles – and the dangers they pose to human health when ignored. Of the world’s seven marine turtle species, five are found along Tanzania’s coastline. All are listed as endangered
One of Africa’s most iconic spotted big cats is running out of space – and out of time. Globally, leopards have lost nearly 75% of their historical range and in 67% of South Africa, leopards are already extinct. Without urgent intervention to mitigate habitat loss
This International Hyena Day, conservationists are calling on the public to take a fresh look at the hyena – an animal often cast as the villain of the African savanna. With their haunting howls and unconventional appearance, hyenas have long been mischaracterised as destructive and
On International Bat Appreciation Day, the wildlife conservation organisation Wild Africa has called on the Nigerian government, the private sector, and conservation organizations to increase their support for the protection of Nigeria’s threatened bat species. Studies found that there are 100 bat species in Nigeria,
Today, on International Day of Forests, we emphasise not only the critical role forests play for wildlife but also how their preservation is vital for human survival. This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods,” celebrates the pivotal roles forests play in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
This World Wildlife Day, the focus is on a critical yet often overlooked issue: the financing of conservation. Under the theme: “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet” the 2025 observance aims to highlight the critical role of innovative financing in protecting biodiversity and
On World Pangolin Day, it is reported that globally, one pangolin is poached every three minutes either for illegal bushmeat use or to supply scales to the Asian market. Last week, China submitted a Pangolin Conservation In China proposal to the 78th Meeting of the
On 31 January 2025, the world celebrated International Zebra Day—an ideal opportunity to acknowledge these iconic African species, adorned with their distinctive black-and-white stripes. However, beyond their beauty lies a deeper narrative. There is an urgent need for action to safeguard the future of zebras
