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Title:
Nigeria: Wildlife traffickers risk 10-year jail term, N12m fine
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

Traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales, and other endangered wildlife in Nigeria now risk up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to N12 million if found guilty. These penalties are contained in the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, which was approved by the Senate on Tuesday. The Bill, already passed by the House of Representatives in May 2025, has been forwarded to the President for assent.

Series Title:
AllAfrica
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
wildlife, crime, poaching, game (animals), big game, endangered animal species
Files:
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This article is part of the Namibian Wildlife Crime article archive. The archive aims to:

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