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CDS moves to address oil theft, illegal refineries others in Niger delta
19 Apr 2024 11:14 GMT
In continuation of his consultation with key stake holders in the country, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to address the issues of oil theft, pipeline vandalisation, illegal …
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Four in five UK adults support new laws to tackle environmental harm and human rights abuses in company supply chains
17 Apr 2024 11:41 GMT
… requiring British companies to prevent human rights abuses (81%) and serious environmental … for environmental damage in the Niger Delta.
“The Shell case is just … accountable for failing to prevent human rights abuses and environmental destruction in …
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Nigeria: Government must halt Shell’s sale of its Niger Delta business unless human rights are fully protected
15 Apr 2024 11:14 GMT
… in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria risks worsening human rights abuses … Niger Delta over many decades have come at the cost of grievous human rights … ), ReCommon, Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD), Stakeholder Democracy …
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Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk
20 Apr 2024 08:19 GMT
… tensions in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. This was in October … journalists”.
For years, media and human rights groups had been calling for … future cybercrimes act that respects human rights,” El-Usman emphasised, noting the …
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Niger Delta Leaders Slam Bugaje For 78% North Oil Ownership Statement
11 Apr 2024 09:26 GMT
… oil-producing communities of the Niger Delta, Elder Joeseph Amabakederimo, former member … , along with Uyo-based lawyer, human rights, and development activist, Mfon Peters … by the people of the Niger Delta.
Alagoa underscored the negative environmental …
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NGO, media brainstorm on IOCs divestment in Niger Delta
29 Mar 2024 21:32 GMT
… Pathway on IOC Divestment in Niger Delta”, said Nigerian lawmakers needed … of communities in the Niger Delta despite the massive amount … is going beyond the Niger Delta region, with oil being … , to tackle environmental and human rights issues in Nigeria. It …
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Shell criticised for ‘irresponsibly’ divesting from Niger Delta
06 Mar 2024 18:03 GMT
… onshore oil industry in the Niger Delta, a report on Shell’s … the Niger Delta rapidly with an “inadequate” process, leaving negative environmental and human rights … across the landscape of the Niger Delta are abandoned pipelines, well heads …
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NDDC targets unprecedented development of Niger Delta
03 Mar 2024 21:31 GMT
… the Niger Delta Development Commission, my responsibility to the Niger Delta transcends … to environmental standards and human rights protections would also help … the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, State Governments of Niger Delta region, the …
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Shell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says
28 Feb 2024 06:02 GMT
… to withdraw from the Niger delta before it takes responsibility … most significant business and human rights issues of our generation. … case against communities in the Niger delta,” Lewis said.
“Shell’ … s exit from the Niger delta could set a precedent …
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State police: Further delay is risky
19 Apr 2024 03:28 GMT
… rule the roost in the Niger Delta.
Farmers are afraid to go … improved security. Apart from gross human rights violations, the soldiers are stretched …