Blogs

There is a distinct scent in the streets that halts people’s movements. It comes from smoke rising off hot grills late in the evening, carrying the smell of pepper spice …

Every December, Nollywood turns into a full-on cinema showcase. Filmmakers release highly anticipated titles, and audiences flock to cinemas or stream online to watch the must-see films with family and …

The drill monkey is one of Nigeria’s most endangered primates, and Afi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of its last safe havens. This protected area, hidden in the forested hills of …

Do you know there’s a rainforest in the wild that is still standing in Edo State? In a country where most rainforest is gone, Okomu National Park is quietly holding …

Most people don’t associate conservation with folktales or forest spirits. Yet, in many Nigerian communities, this is exactly how nature has been protected for generations. Through oral traditions, taboos, sacred …

Do you have an ancestor who’s a snake? Or have you ever been warned not to mock a monkey, or you’d bring bad luck to your family? Across communities in …

Have you ever been advised to boil ginger with honey to relieve a stubborn cough? Or chewed a scent leaf to ease a sore throat? In Nigeria, these practices aren’t …

When we think about pollination in Nigeria, bees usually get all the credit. But did you know that some of the country’s most important pollinators only come out at night? …

Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Yet many of these species are now critically endangered, slipping toward extinction in silence. With fewer than 400 elephants, fewer …

In many parts of Nigeria, forested land is disappearing at a troubling pace. In states such as Cross River, Ondo, and Taraba, large sections of woodland are being cleared for …