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New legislation to combat wildlife trafficking and protect highly endangered species has passed its first reading at the Nigeria House of Representatives

LONDON: Nigeria’s new Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill to combat wildlife trafficking and protect highly endangered species has passed its first reading at the Nigeria House of Representatives. Prepared by the Nigerian Ministry of Environment and jointly sponsored by Hon. Johnson Oghuma, Chair of the House Environment Committee, and Hon. Sam Onuigbo, the legislation […]

Nigeria has emerged as a hotspot for wildlife and forest crime – but all that could be about the change

Nigeria has announced a huge bust of pangolin scales and ivory on the eve of the launch of a new legal study seeking to help the country more effectively fight illegal wildlife trade

Nigeria has emerged as the main transit and export hub for trafficking in elephant ivory, pangolin scales and other wildlife, but this in-depth analysis of the country’s relevant laws aims to help turn the tide