By Fabian Ekeruche As the global community commemorates the World Elephant Day, Wild Africa Fund has called for the prioritisation of elephants in unprotected areas. The fund also commended the efforts of its partners in Zimbabwe and Nigeria that are…
17-year-old wins 2023 Lagos Mangrove Marathon Race
A 17-year-old, Francis James from Plateau State, has won the second edition of the Mangrove Marathon Race 2023, held on Saturday in Lekki, Lagos. James won one million naira in the 10km eco-friendly race to beat other contestants including a…
NCF, ATCN, partner to plant trees at Pan Atlantic University
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered ATC Nigeria, owners and operators of telecommunications services, to plant trees at the Pan Atlantic University (PAU), Ibeju-Lekki, a suburb of Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATC Nigeria,…
Invisible Women in Energy: Millions of Household Biomass Producers
By Alexandra Peek and Philippe Benoit An estimated 2.4 billion people currently lack access to clean cooking fuels, with the majority relying on biomass (firewood, charcoal, dung) to meet household cooking needs. This is only a slight decrease from 2017, when 2.5 billion people lacked access…
Lagos to host Mangrove Marathon 2nd Edition
Makes call for participants and sponsors N5million Naira total prize money A coalition of environmental conservation groups have announced details for hosting of the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising…
Biodiversity: 2nd Edition of the International Argane Tree Exhibition in Agadir opens
This exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate an emblematic tree of Morocco, carrying an ancestral heritage and serving as a true pillar for local communities The International Argane Tree Fair (www.SalonInternationalArganier.ma) is organized as part of the celebration of the…
NCF: Stakeholders seek partnerships to combat Biodiversity Loss
Increasing loss of biodiversity and negative impacts of climate change has prompted stakeholders and activists to call for partnerships and concerted efforts to combat biodiversity loss. This call was made earlier today in Lagos at the Chief S.L Edu…
MACBAN urges Sokoto State to stop alleged killing of pastoralists
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Sunday in Abuja called on the Sokoto State government and security agencies to stop alleged killings of innocent pastoralists in the state. Its National Secretary, Malam…
One of Australia’s rarest songbirds released to increase wild population.
With the release of 50 conservation-bred Regent honeycreepers, the wild population of one of Australia‘s rarest birds is expected to get a new boost. The release of the birds in Wonnarua country in the lower Hunter Valley, announced on Sunday,…
Thousands Tune in Virtually to Hear Bill Gates on Innovating for Food Security & Climate Change in Africa
Bill Gates believes Africa’s young people have the talent and opportunity to accelerate progress and help solve the world’s most pressing problems. This was stated at a virtual global event on food security and climate change organized by Africa.com. With…
