UN experts say oil companies’ divestment violated human rights in Nigeria
A United Nations panel said four international oil companies breached human rights obligations by selling their assets in Nigeria before carrying out remediation for damage caused by their oil spills in local communities. In letters written to Eni, ExxonMoil, Shell, and TotalEnergies, the
NCDMB Launches 5-Day CNG Technology Workshop for South-South Youths in Port Harcourt
PORT HARCOURT_ The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a five-day capacity-building workshop on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technologies for youths in Nigeria’s South-South region. The training, which began in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is a collaborative effort with Coppercrux
Protest Rocks NNPCL Tower Over Port Harcourt Refinery Abandonment, Demands Sack of MD
Abuja_ Niger Delta Youth leaders, aegis of Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Forum have on Wednesday demanded the immediate restart of the Port Harcourt refinery, describing its prolonged shutdown as a deliberate economic strangulation of oil-bearing communities. The demand came during a mass
PAP: Niger Delta Youth Forum Backs Dr. Mese’s call for Itsekiri,other ethnic nationalities inclusion
..says claims by Izon Cultural Heritage Centre (ICHC) and other pseudo groups, divisive A Niger Delta group, the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum for Peace and Development, thrown its weight behind the call for the inclusion of the Itsekiri Nation alongside
2027: Shun Desperate Politicians Planning Mischief Otuaro Urges Niger Delta Ex-agitators
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Mr Dennis Otuaro, has appealed to ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to remain vigilant and resist the efforts of some politicians who are bent on destabilising the region for selfish ends. In a statement by
Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Oil Thieves in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has arrested 12 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 26 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. Over 95,000 liters of stolen crude oil were also seized. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric
NNPC Ltd/First E&P JV Records 96% Reduction in Gas Flaring
NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) Joint Venture (JV) has successfully achieved 96% reduction in routine flaring of associated gas (AG) from the Anyala (OML 83) and Madu (OML 85) fields. This was in their commitment to
TheWireng Launches Campaign to Protect Niger Delta Wetlands
TheWireng, an online news platform, has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the Niger Delta’s wetlands. The campaign, which is part of the platform’s environmental objectives, aims to highlight the vital role that wetlands play in supporting biodiversity,
Troops Seize Over 70,000 Litres of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, operating in the Niger Delta, has seized over 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil and petroleum products in a major crackdown aimed at stemming oil theft in the region. The operations, conducted between January 27 and February 2,
HYPREP Offers Postgraduate Scholarships to 300 Ogoni Indigenes
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has urged 300 postgraduate scholarship recipients to prioritise peacebuilding in Ogoniland, emphasising that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of stability. According to Punch Newspaper, the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, made this appeal
