عربي English Türkçe اردو فارسى
Logo
Latest News
Varieties

Nigeria’s Natural History Museum Holds Rare Collection of West African Artifacts

Skulls of mammals are seen on display at the A.G Leventis Museum of Natural History at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria July 7, 2022. (Reuters)
Skulls of mammals are seen on display at the A.G Leventis Museum of Natural History at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria July 7, 2022. (Reuters)
TT
TT

Nigeria’s Natural History Museum Holds Rare Collection of West African Artifacts

Skulls of mammals are seen on display at the A.G Leventis Museum of Natural History at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria July 7, 2022. (Reuters)
Skulls of mammals are seen on display at the A.G Leventis Museum of Natural History at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria July 7, 2022. (Reuters)

In southwest Nigeria, West Africa's only natural history museum serves as a world class facility for conservation of natural resources.

Built in 1973 as part of the zoology department at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria's Natural History Museum was left abandoned for over 30 years before it was renovated and reopened in 2011.

Fashioned after the British Museum and the Smithsonian, it has thousands of specimens including plants, archaeological artifacts and animal skins and skulls from around Nigeria.

Most Viewed

 
 
Varieties

Diriyah Company Plans Architectural Design Work on Diriyah’s Boulevard District Worth $113.6 Million

The project is worth $113.6 Million - SPA
The project is worth $113.6 Million - SPA
TT
TT

Diriyah Company Plans Architectural Design Work on Diriyah’s Boulevard District Worth $113.6 Million

The project is worth $113.6 Million - SPA
The project is worth $113.6 Million - SPA

Diriyah Company revealed that it has awarded a SAR426.3 million (US$113.6 million) contract for architectural design work on Diriyah’s Boulevard District to a specialized urban development firm.
According to a press release, the firm will apply its expertise to serve as the multidisciplinary design consultant behind a range of beautifully designed buildings in three community areas within the Boulevard District.
The firm's scope of work includes concept design, schematic design, detailed design and construction supervision within these community areas located in and around the Boulevard District, SPA reported.
Diriyah Company said it has significantly accelerated its development program through securing major agreements for large-scale projects within the 14-square kilometer development area with key contracts awarded to other contractors.
"This flagship district will become a major focal point for the $63.2 billion Diriyah project and provide connectivity across multiple areas within Diriyah’s comprehensive master plans," said the release.