Dossier
Bille
Coverage of Bille in the Nexus archive.
- INVESTIGATION: Toxic gas leaks threaten lives, livelihoods in Rivers community
Toxic gas leaks from abandoned oil and gas infrastructure in Bille have been affecting lives and livelihoods in the Rivers community for nearly a year. The incident highlights ongoing environmental and health risks in the area.
- Weak methane enforcement: Costing Nigeria billions and worsening public health risks, By Tengi George-Ikoli & Charles Gyamfi Ofori
Nigeria’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) recorded methane concentrations 10,000 times higher than normal at an oil site in Bille, Rivers State, in December. Amnesty International reported health consequences for residents, including illness and displacement.