Philip Sifon

You’ve probably heard of Nigeria’s forests. Maybe even its savannahs. But there’s a different story happening in the Niger Delta, Jos Plateau, and Cross River rainforest that many people are …

Fewer than 300 Nigerian forest elephants remain across the entire country, with some areas reporting as few as 40 individuals. These elusive creatures are not disappearing by choice. They are …

What happens when ancient herbal recipes start appearing in $100 skincare creams? Or when Nigerian fabrics make their debut at global fashion shows? This is how local traditions are influencing …

Most people do not often think about wetlands. However, Nigeria’s wetlands maintain a delicate balance between nature and culture. From the Niger Delta to Hadejia-Nguru, these ecosystems support thousands of …

Most people are familiar with the Niger Delta as Nigeria’s oil-producing region. But long before oil, it was a place where nature and people had coexisted for generations. From the …

Nigeria has lost over 1.4 million hectares of forest since 2001. That is more than 12% of its total tree cover gone in just two decades. But this crisis is …

In Nigeria, plants have always done more than just feed us. They have healed us. For centuries, families turned to herbs like neem leaves for malaria, bitter leaf for fever, …

Climate change is no longer a distant threat. In Nigeria, it has become a silent force reshaping forests, drying wetlands, and displacing wildlife. While poaching and deforestation remain challenges, climate …

The struggle to protect biodiversity in the Niger Delta is no longer just about conservation. It is about survival. For decades, oil spills, deforestation, and unchecked industrial activity have pushed …

What happens when you wake up to find crude oil in your well, and no one comes to fix it? That has been the reality for many people living in …