Dossier
oil-producing communities
Coverage of oil-producing communities in the Nexus archive.
- Akwa Ibom oil communities demand action on gas flaring, host community rights
Oil-producing communities in Akwa Ibom State are demanding action on gas flaring and enforcement of host community rights under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), as many remain unaware of their legal protections despite official promises.
- CSOs, communities protest at NUPRC office, demand accountability over $270 million gas flare penalties
Civil society organizations and oil-producing communities in Akwa Ibom protested at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) office, demanding accountability for $270 million in gas flare penalties. The protesters highlighted worsening environmental pollution and neglect in the affected areas.