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Nigeria, eight other countries account for 75% of global gas flaring – World Bank report

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Nigeria, alongside eight other countries, has been identified as a major contributor to global gas flaring, accounting for 75% of the world’s flared gas, according to the latest Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report by the World Bank.

The eight other countries include Russia, the United States, Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Algeria, Libya, and Mexico, with Nigeria being eighth on the list. The report noted that these nine countries have dominated global gas flaring for over a decade.

According to the report, these countries produce 46% of the world’s oil, yet their gas flaring practices remain a significant environmental concern.

The report read: “The Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, the United States, República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, and Mexico remain the top nine flaring countries in 2023. Together, these nine countries are responsible for 75% of global gas flaring, but just 46% of global oil production.”

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The report shows an overall increase of 9 billion cubic meters (bcm) in global gas flaring from 139 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2022 to 148 bcm in 2023.

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This 7% rise in flaring volumes marks the highest level recorded in the last five years. The increase in gas flaring is juxtaposed with a mere 1% increase in global oil production, underscoring a growing disparity between oil extraction activities and environmental sustainability.

Countries like Russia and the United States saw significant increases in flaring volumes and intensity.

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Russia remains the largest flaring country, with an 11% increase in 2023. The United States experienced a 21% rise in flaring, primarily in shale-producing regions such as the Permian Basis

These increases have major implications for global greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to heightened concerns over climate change and environmental degradation.

The World Bank report emphasizes the need for urgent and coordinated global action to achieve the goal of Zero Routine Flaring by 2030. It calls for substantial investments in gas recovery and utilization projects, especially in countries with high flaring volumes.

For Nigeria, this means enhancing infrastructure, adopting new technologies, and fostering public-private partnerships to mitigate the environmental impact of gas flaring.

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In November 2022, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) issued guidelines with a clear objective: to establish measures for operators in the upstream oil and gas sector to prevent and manage greenhouse gas emissions at both new and existing facilities.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) earlier said that Nigeria plans to end gas flaring by 2030 and slash methane emissions to 60% by 2031.

However, the NUPRC claimed that although the World Bank has set 2030 as the target year to end gas flaring, Nigeria has set the country’s deadline for 2025.

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Edo guber: LP’s Akpata remains a front runner, set to capture Edo

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Less than twenty-four hours to the start of voting in Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, a rash of fake news has broken out.

Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.

For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.

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THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.

He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.

There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….

A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.

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The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.

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Guber poll :PDP govs storm Edo to support Ighodalo

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Barely 24hours to governorship election in Edo State, no fewer than two governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday arrived Benin City.

The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.

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He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”

Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the PDP leader in the state, had earlier cried out over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the election.

As at the time of filling this report, it was unclear if other PDP governors would also hit the state for the election

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Speed Darlington taunt Burna Boy about his grammy award (+Video)

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……. As Speed Darlington queries Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy over his Grammy win.

By Ojomah Austin.

 

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sparked controversy with his claims that Burna Boy’s Grammy Award win can be attributed to the influential role of American rapper and entrepreneur, P. Diddy.

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Amid allegations against US rapper, P.Diddy, resulting in his arrest, Speed Darlington suggested that Burna Boy had an intimate relationship with Diddy which paved the way for him to win the Grammy.

Speed Darlington’s bold and contentious assertion comes amidst recent allegations surrounding Diddy, who was reportedly arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

In a provocative Instagram video, Speed Darlington credited Diddy for Burna Boy’s rapid ascent to international fame and Grammy success, highlighting the American rapper’s significant impact on Burna Boy’s music career.

Speed Darlington openly challenged Burna Boy to disclose the nature of his relationship with Diddy. Suggesting an amorous relationship between the duo, he blatantly asked Burna Boy to reveal how many bottles of oil Diddy used on his buttocks before he was able to win a Grammy.

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In his words:

“It wasn’t long after Burna Boy posted a photo of him and Diddy that he won a Grammy Award. Burna Boy, don’t be offended, but how many oils did Diddy use on your nyash before they gave you the Grammy Award?”.

In response to Speed Darlington’s video, One @oluchukwu_____ wrote: “Akpis confidence need to be studied 😂😂.”

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vibe_with_fiona wrote: “When burna comes for him,make una no say burna too do o?”

godson_allsom wrote: “If there is Grammy for comedians 😂 akpi for done win like 10.”

official_kahlan wrote: “Presido I don tire to defend you 😂 ga zu ike 🙄.”

asikosharon50 wrote: “Very anyhow talk, Burnaboy won Grammy for his hard work and talent . If na Diddy dey share Grammy why him own Artist for him label nor dey win the Grammy? Na him be say Tems dey and wizkid sef they nick people dem work with naa, useless talk …”

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jaytee_yna wrote: “I’m a big fan of Akpi but this is so irrelevant and irresponsible. Burna’s hardwork & God’s grace gave him the Grammy. Okbye!”

lorah_irez wrote: “If person never bèat akpi he no go rest, wetin be this na 😂😂😂.”

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