Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic)(Amendment) Act, 2016. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Hunting/capture International trade Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act amends the Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act in section 5 to review the fines upwards in order to have a more deterrent effect and reflect the economic realities. It also amends section 1 (prohibition of hunting of or trading in wild animals) so as to cancel the "as from the commencement of this Act" wherever it occurs. Full text English Website nass.gov.ng References - Legislation Amends Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act. Legislation | Nigeria | 1985 (2013) Keyword: Endangered species, International trade, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX