Gas flaring, or the burning of natural gas released during oil extraction, costs the country billions of dollars each year. Residents of communities in oil-producing also say the practice damages their health, environment and livelihoods, despite efforts to reduce it. President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria LNG to cut gas flaring and make better use of the country's gas resources. But residents remain skeptical that the directive will solve the problem.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Video - Nigeria to step up efforts to tackle gas flaring
Gas flaring, or the burning of natural gas released during oil extraction, costs the country billions of dollars each year. Residents of communities in oil-producing also say the practice damages their health, environment and livelihoods, despite efforts to reduce it. President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria LNG to cut gas flaring and make better use of the country's gas resources. But residents remain skeptical that the directive will solve the problem.
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