Nigeria will impose fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,200) and jail terms of up to 10 years on traffickers of ivory, ...

The Nigerian Parliament recently passed sweeping legislation to protect endangered wildlife from illegal trafficking. Once ...

Nigeria's Senate passed a new bill imposing harsh penalties on wildlife traffickers, including ivory and pangolins, to combat ...

Conservationists and students were cheering as three rescued sea turtles made their way back into the ocean at a private ...

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against wildlife trafficking and habitat destruction. The ...

Traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales, and other endangered wildlife in Nigeria now risk up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to N12 million if found guilty.These penalties are contained in the ...

On Dec. 5, Nigerian authorities seized more than 2 metric tons of pangolin scales in yet another effort to clamp down on the country’s booming transnational wildlife trade. Acting on intelligence ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian customs said they seized more than 1,600 parrots and canaries that were being transported from Lagos international airport to Kuwait without a permit, in one the biggest ...

Nigeria’s rangers are more than just guardians of the nation’s rich biodiversity—they are frontline defenders in a battle against illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, and poaching. Yet, their ...

A study finds African wildlife fears humans more than lions, revealing humans’ profound impact on animal behaviour and ...