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…
WCS commends Customs on fight against illegal wildlife trade
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has commended the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on efforts made by the service to combat illegal wildlife trade through its arrests of suspected traffickers. Elisha Bello, Counter Wildlife Trafficking Adviser with the WCS in Calabar…
NCF host WMBD in Lagos, Rivers, and Yobe to Promote Conservation of Water Bodies and Bird Species
In a bid to promote consciousness of birds’ conservation in Nigeria, especially at coastal and riverine areas, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) made concerted efforts in engaging students and community dwellers in a participatory conservation activity to commemorate the World…
Nigeria Needs Strong Laws and Enforcement to Protect Endangered Species — Wild Africa Funds
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund has advocated for strong laws and enforcement to protect endangered species. This is contained in a statement signed by Kelechukwu Iruoma, Nigeria Representative, Wild Africa Fund on Friday in Lagos. The global community…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
