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INVESTIGATION: Gas flares, poisoned lives, regulatory failures in Nigeria’s oil fields
Premium Times
Jul 30, 2026 · 05:00 WAT
Recent investigative findings highlight severe environmental pollution, regulatory shortcomings, and health challenges caused by gas flaring across oil-producing communities in Nigeria. The report underscores ongoing operational issues within the country's petroleum sector, affecting host communities in regions like Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom.