The Hadejia Wetlands National Park in northwestern Nigeria is a vital ecological treasure, designated as both a globally important wetland (Ramsar site) and an Important Bird Area, a site recognized ...

Nigeria is a hub for wildlife poachers, and pangolins are most at risk. Their meat and scales can fetch large sums on the black market. DW's Olisa Chukwumah went to find out more from conservationists ...

Nigeria’s two main laws governing wildlife crimes — the Endangered Species Act and the Protection of Endangered Species in International Trade Regulation — allow for fines of up to 5 million ...

Nigeria has burned four tonnes of seized pangolin scales, valued at $1.4 million, the first time it has publicly destroyed seized wildlife products to discourage illegal trafficking, officials said.

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.

Veterinarian and wildlife conservationist Dr. Mark Ofua discusses his journey in Nigeria, highlighting efforts to protect species and combat wildlife trafficking.

The world's rarest chimpanzee has been captured on camera in the remote forests of Nigeria. The Nigeria-Cameroon chimp was seen at various locations within Gashaka Gumti National Park, raising ...

Since 2021, Nigerian officials have also joined forces with the Wildlife Justice Commission, conducting 18 operations with its support, leading to the seizure of more than 55,000 pounds of ...

Nigeria’s Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, has passed its third and final reading in the House of Representatives. The legislation, designed to tackle wildlife ...

Nigeria will investigate the killing of endangered wildlife after a video posted on social media showed a soldier killing two elephants in the northeastern Borno state, the environment minister ...

Due to Nigeria's porous borders, corruption, transport links to Asia, and poor law enforcement, wildlife traffickers have made the country a key exit point for wildlife trade from Africa to Asia.