Environment

Ecotourism for sustainable development in Nigeria

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Ecotourism is an alternative to commercial mass tourism, and emphasises visiting fragile and relatively undisturbed natural areas. It encompasses nature-based activities that increase visitor appreciation of natural and cultural values. Ecotourism unites conservation, communities and sustainable travel. Many people look at ecotourism merely as tool of conservation. Of going ‘slowly-slowly’ on natural resources so that …

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West African National Park Development – taking a cue from East Africa

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Nigeria earned $1.09 billion from international tourism in 2016 according to statistics from the World Bank. Kenya received $1.62 billion in the same period, Tanzania $ 2.16 billion and South Africa $8.81 billion. Most of the visitors to South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya visit the National Parks and Game Reserves. Tourism is a low-hanging fruit …

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Twiga’s vantage view of looming decimation in the savannah

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‘The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel before them’, so goes the African proverb. Larger animals are conspicuous and get more attention compared to the smaller ones. Twiga stands tall in the savannah. Its towering frame and keen eyesight epitomise the foresight required in the conservation of …

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