This week provided a quite shocking reminder of how poorly Nigeria’s gas resources are being utilized.
The third anniversary of the UNEP report on environmental damage in Ogoni has brought an acknowledgement that the HYPREP intervention has been a comprehensive failure.
Like many other voiceless victims in Niger-Delta communities, Mrs. Yerizima wishes there could be something done about her case, but she remains in the dark
Three years after the publication of a ground-breaking report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on oil pollution in Ogoniland, the people of Ogoniland continue
The paper is informed by comparative research and the practical experiences of those who have – through negotiation, litigation, and other forms of recourse – sought remedy after an oil spill.
SDN has been bringing together government regulators, oil companies and civil society groups so that together they can draft a new set of principles and a framework for oil spill compensation that will ensure compensation can be paid quickly to the right people when a company is found to be at fault.
This article charts SDN’s journey from oil spill crisis response and towards crisis prevention in relation to oil spills in the Niger Delta. Stakeholder Democracy Network’s latest digital mapping project provides the Nigerian Government regulator with a state-of-the art web-based tool to manage data on oil spills.
A number of recommendations were made by NACGOND towards a new JIV policy and practice, to help reduce the distrust between oil companies, regulatory agencies and local communities, ultimately leading to a more environmental sustainable Niger Delta.
In relation to its laws or guidelines to protect the environment, Nigeria has a fundamental conflict between agencies of the State.
Exploring the underlying issues driving conflict and tensions in the region and community perceptions of violence in the Niger Delta.
SDN latest report analyses the massive growth in artisanal oil refining in the Niger Delta. The report explains for the first time why local refining is now entrenched and having a major impact on communities, economy and stability unless urgent action is taken.
This report focuses on the first theme of the Oil Revenue Tracking Initiative. It seeks to create an understanding of Nigeria’s oil industry using info-graphics
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In today’s digital world, establishing a strong online presence is essential for business growth and success. However, many women-owned businesses face significant barriers due to a lack of access to digital skills. Helen, a dynamic businesswoman from Port Harcourt, found herself in this exact predicament despite investing in a cutting-edge ice-making factory and producing high-quality ice. Read her story.
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