Currently, the world is facing multiple sustainability challenges at a global scale, such as the global climate crisis, our overreliance on fossil fuels, ecosystem collapse, wars and human rights violations, gender discrimination, racism, migrant crises, and the list goes on.…
Wild Africa Fund unveils Nigeria’s first wildlife show for kids
Wild Africa Fund has launched a new wildlife-focused television series, Dr Mark Animal TV Show, for kids between ages seven and 14. This is contained in a statement by Wild Africa Fund Nigeria’s Representative, Mr Festus Iyorah, on Saturday in…
Anambra to intensify public awareness and eradication efforts at World Tuberculosis Day
The Anambra State Government says it detected more than 8,000 Tuberculosis (TB), cases against the targeted 13,000 cases in the state in 2022. Dr Afam Obidike, state’s Commissioner for Health, gave the statistics at a news conference to mark 2023…
Wild Africa Fund partners Laycon to raise awareness on illegal bushmeat trade.
Wild Africa Fund has partnered Laycon Cares Foundation (LCF) and its client, Laycon, to raise awareness on illegal bushmeat trade in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative Wild Africa Fund on Friday…
Mushin To The World commits to climate change awareness programmes
By Fabian Ekeruche MushinToThe World (MTTW), an environmentally friendly non-governmental organisation, has reiterated its plan to embark on continued climate change awareness programmes to achieve environmental sustainability. Mr Babatunde Enitan, Founder, MTTW, stated this in an interview on Friday in…
Wild Africa Fund says partnerships key to protecting wildlife in Nigeria
By Fabian Ekeruche The Wild Africa Fund, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has stressed the need for partnerships to wage the war against illegal wildlife trade and trafficking in the country. Mr Kelechukwu Iruoma, Nigeria Representative for Wild Africa Fund,…
Investing in Africa’s future: The JWO Research Grant enters its 5th year of funding African scientists.
Since its inception, the Jennifer Ward-Oppenheimer Research Grant has awarded $600 000 to African researchers pursuing solutions to the continent’s environmental issues. With over 1000 applications since its inception and yearly increasing numbers, the grant is able to address the…
Lagos Free Zone Company and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation partner on sea turtle conservation
The Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC) is partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to protect and conserve sea turtles around its operational area in Lagos State. LFZC is a free trade zone developer and management company responsible for the…
NCF pledges commitment to 5-year strategic plan at 33rd AGM
By Fabian Ekeruche The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has expressed commitment to effective implementation of the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2021-2025 aimed at ensuring that people prosper while living in harmony with nature. The foundation made the disclosure at…
“Cambridge of the East” shines: Global-minded Zhejiang University plays a growing role in pushing SDGs
The Sixteenth General Conference of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) was held in a hybrid format from November 21 to 24. Hundreds of scientists — including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and…
