Understanding the Principle of Organic Agriculture Practice

By Ebere Agozie Organic agriculture is a holistic production management system which enhances agro-ecosystem health, utilizing both traditional and scientific knowledge. Organic agricultural system relies on ecosystem management rather than external agricultural inputs (IFOAM Organics International). The IFOAM Organics International is the worldwide umbrella organisation for organic agriculture movements which represents close to 800 affiliates… Read More Understanding the Principle of Organic Agriculture Practice

National Park Service establishes indigenous knowledge desk – C-G

The National Park Service (NPK) has established indigenous knowledge desk across its seven national parks and the headquarters to generate and document relevant indigenous knowledge that will be useful for biodiversity conservation in their respective unit Parks. Alhaji Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General of the service disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Yakubu Zull… Read More National Park Service establishes indigenous knowledge desk – C-G

Busting the Myths – The Truth Behind Trophy Hunting by Born Free Foundation

Hunters claim that the fees they pay benefit wildlife conservation, local communities, and the economics of the countries when trophy hunting takes place. They also claim that by targeting ‘problem’ or ‘redundant’ animals their activities represent a legitimate form of wildlife management. Today, international wildlife charity Born Free has released the findings of their 18-month… Read More Busting the Myths – The Truth Behind Trophy Hunting by Born Free Foundation

Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso Delegates Share Knowledge on Innovative Sanitation Approach

Delegations from Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire have visited the Bobo-Dioulasso sanitation facility in Burkina Faso to share learnings to improve sanitation in their own country. Organised by WaterAid and Speak Up Africa, one of the visit’s main objectives was to share with delegates from Senegal and Yamoussoukro (Cote d’Ivoire) WaterAid Burkina Faso’s innovative approach known… Read More Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso Delegates Share Knowledge on Innovative Sanitation Approach

World Environment Day: Nigeria leading Africa in climate change mitigation efforts – CSOs

Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) say Nigeria is placed in the forefront of leading efforts in Africa to mitigate the effect of climate change. The CSOs made this known on Wednesday on the maiden edition of Edo Climate Summit under the auspices of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (CAEYDI) to mark the… Read More World Environment Day: Nigeria leading Africa in climate change mitigation efforts – CSOs

Oil spill: Govt Lauded for Intervening in Impacted Bayelsa Communities

The Oil and Gas Producing Areas Enlightenment and Empowerment Initiative (OGPAEEI), has hailed efforts by the Federal Government and its relevant agencies to intervention in the Bayelsa communities affected by oil spill which occurred in 2016. OGPAEEI President, Mr Collins Igbabiri made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in… Read More Oil spill: Govt Lauded for Intervening in Impacted Bayelsa Communities