INVESTIGATION: Aiteo, Nigerian regulators misreported Nembe oil spill that caused severe environmental damage

A PREMIUM TIMES review of the November oil spill in Bayelsa State, one of the worst in recent years, finds delayed reporting of the incident, a lack of prompt response and extensive impact on the environment.

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