To stem the trend of using Nigeria as route for trafficking endangered wild life species and illegal wildlife trade, transporters and financial  institutions took part in a workshop aimed at raising their awareness on how to recognize suspects . The workshop organized by the forestry and wildlife division, ministry of environment was sponsored by USAID… Continue reading Conservation: Stakeholders Host Workshop to End Illegal Wildlife Trade_Comfort Nkong

The federal government says it will operationalize the wildlife and forest crime analytic toolkit as a means of combatting crimes like illegal trade in wildlife and commercial poaching. The Minister of environment Mohammed Abdullahi made the declaration during the official presentation of the wildlife and forest crime analytic toolkit in Abuja. The Minister, represented by… Continue reading Wild Life and Forest Crime Analytic Toolkit:FG Commits to Checking Wildlife Crime _Comfort Nkong

On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be no more than a dime’s width apart in the night sky. The last time that could be seen was in 1226.For months, Saturn and Jupiter have appeared to be courting, as the giant celestial bodies have gradually drawn nearer in the night sky. Over the… Continue reading Jupiter and Saturn Head for Closest Alignment in 800 Years _Ada Nkong