Ogoniland: 51 civil society groups oppose planned resumption of oil production
The groups say the federal government should prioritise environmental restoration over reopening oil wells in the polluted Niger Delta.
Tag: environmental pollution
FG to address gas contamination in Niger Delta community
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says preliminary assessments indicate that the first aquifer in Rivers State’s Bille community ...
INVESTIGATION: Toxic gas leaks threaten lives, livelihoods in Rivers community
It has been nearly a year since gas seepage emerged from abandoned oil and gas infrastructure in Bille, affecting livelihood ...
Lagos govt seals hotel over wastewater discharge
The Lagos State Government said the enforcement was carried out by officials of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO).
Lagos seals off estates over discharge of untreated waste water
The Lagos State Government disclosed the enforcement action in a post on X on Monday.
Ogoni women reject planned resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland
President Bola Tinubu recently met with Ogoni leaders to discuss the recommencement of oil operations, which had been suspended since ...
Lagos seals construction firm over sewage discharge into drainage
“The Lagos State Government has zero tolerance for illegal discharge of untreated sewage/wastewater into the public drains and water bodies,” ...
Cost of Living Crisis: Many Nigerians return to charcoal stoves, firewood
Due to rising kerosene and cooking gas prices, a Mararaba resident, Hauwa Ladan, says she has shifted to charcoal stoves ...
