A report by The Independent has highlighted the economic, social and environmental impacts of cattle open grazing in Nigeria. While some argue that open grazing sustains the livelihood of the Fulani pastoralists and preserves cultural heritage, others claim it serves as a mechanism for strategic land grabs, contributing to land conflicts and environmental degradation. First of all, it is being increasingly demonstrated that open grazing, where herders allow their animals to graze freely over large areas of land, is in reality inefficient and harmful to the environment. Findings hold that this traditional practice leads to deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution. As a consequence, these practices have disrupted the local economy and contributed to conflict between Fulani pastoralists and farmers over land. In addition, Nigeria's history of land tenure has often favoured elites over indigenous communities, exacerbating tensions. Efforts to regulate open grazing, such as the anti-open grazing bill currently in the Nigerian Senate, aim to establish regulations for ranching and address conflicts between herders and farmers. However, the bill faces opposition, with some arguing that the National Assembly lacks the authority to legislate on this matter.