A coalition of environmental conservation groups are thrilled to announce the second edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10 kilometre eco-awareness run committed to raising awareness and resources towards mangrove restoration and conservation efforts across Nigeria’s coastline. Holding on the 29th July in commemoration of the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, the event will take place …

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR) in Ghana, has awarded scholarship to three postgraduate students of the University of Calabar. The award is a form of community conservation initiative to protect the endangered Cross River gorilla which will bring enormous ecotourism benefit to the people of …

The Director General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the development and promotion of plant-based alternatives towards engaging vulture users on sustainable practices. At a sub-regional vulture workshop in Abuja recently organised by the NCF and BirdLife International, Onoja said: “Nigeria is leading the effort to address the belief-based use by developing and …