They called for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter penalties for non-compliance, and continued public advocacy to end gas flaring and reduce methane emissions in Nigeria, with the media urged to do more for indigenous communities demanding action to protect their rights and the environment.
ByJanefrances Chibundu, The Cable Nigeria has taken a long-overdue step toward climate accountability by attempting to document oil and gas emissions. But while this marks some progress, alarming gaps in compliance and transparency threaten to undermine the effort. In 2024, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) — the agency tasked with promoting good governance
By Patrick Obia A one-day capacity building session focused on strengthening accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s methane emissions management, has ended with stakeholders brainstorming on reforms for achieving national and global reduction targets. The event organized by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), in collaboration with Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) held at Stratton Hotel, Asokoro
By Patrick Obia An advanced two-day capacity building workshop on “Strengthening Public Accountability of Methane Emissions Reduction Efforts”, has kicked off in Nigeria’s capital of Abuja. The capacity building training session aims to equip Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and media professionals with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively drive the discourse. The
By Patrick Obia On April 20, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in Shikpeche, a quiet community nestled in Bishiri North, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. What should have been another day of labor turned fatal for Peter Shinong and Emmanuel Ushikeh, two young men who died while working in an illegal mining pit.
By Patrick Obia Civil Society Organizations or CSOs, the Media among other stakeholders have been trained and enjoined to collaborate for effective energy transition, and reduction of methane emissions in the oil and gas, and extractives sectors. The charge was made in a three-day workshop/training of stakeholders, on Methane Emissions Reduction, organized by Center for