Niger Delta
Coverage of Niger Delta in the Nexus archive.
- Shell documents reveal ‘basket’ pipeline, missing wells, $10.9 billion clean-up liability in Niger Delta – Report
Internal Shell documents disclosed in a UK court case revealed evidence of ageing pipelines, missing oil wells, and a $10.9 billion decommissioning liability in Nigeria's Niger Delta, raising concerns about decades of pollution. The findings highlight potential environmental and financial issues linked to Shell's operations in the region.
- NDDC completes 600km of roads in three years – MD
NDDC completed 600km of roads in three years, as stated by its Managing Director, Mr. Ogbuku, who emphasized the commission's commitment to transforming the Niger Delta through impactful projects.
- Niger Delta: A paradox awaiting resolution, By Sam Akpe
The article discusses the unresolved challenges in the Niger Delta region and highlights Chief Ndutimi Alaibe's deep understanding and proposed solutions. It emphasizes the need for coherent strategies to address the region's issues.
- Nigeria launches new push for Niger Delta agri-development
Nigeria has launched a new initiative to boost agricultural development in the Niger Delta. Vice President Shettima emphasized the region's historical reliance on agriculture before oil became central to the economy.
- Shettima unveils $500m Niger Delta agricultural investment fund
Vice President Shettima announced a $500 million agricultural investment fund for the Niger Delta region. The initiative emphasizes food security and citizen loyalty through agricultural development.
- Community complains of toxic flammable gas leaks in Nigeria's Niger Delta
Residents in Nigeria's Niger Delta town of Billé are protesting toxic, flammable gas leaks contaminating water and destroying aquatic life, citing a pattern of environmental disasters linked to Western oil companies.
- Ebola spreads to more provinces
The Ebola outbreak has spread to two additional provinces. A Sudanese court sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia. Residents of Billé in the Niger Delta protested for government action on catastrophic pollution.
- Shell alleged to have misled UK courts in Nigeria pollution case
Shell is accused of misleading UK courts in a Nigeria pollution case. A long-running trial over environmental damage in the Niger Delta is set to begin next year.
- FG to address gas contamination in Niger Delta community
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has found that the first aquifer in Rivers State's Bille community is contaminated due to nearly a year of toxic gas seepage. Preliminary assessments confirm the contamination in the community located in the Niger Delta region.
- Natural Resources Governance Institute seeks stronger methane rules enforcement in Niger Delta
The Natural Resources Governance Institute is advocating for stronger enforcement of methane rules in the Niger Delta. The organization emphasizes that companies should actively manage and reduce emissions, not just disclose them.
- Tompolo calls for calm as Warri delineation crisis triggers protests at oil facilities
Protests over Warri's disputed ward delineation have disrupted oil facilities and threatened production. Ex-militant leader Tompolo urged calm, dialogue, and swift action by INEC to prevent a deeper crisis in the Niger Delta.