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Politics › Strengthening Environmental Governance In Nigeria: A Call To Action by suleyoung(op): 6:42pm On Dec 13, 2024

The oil and gas sector is Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, generating 85% of government revenue and 95% of export earnings. However, these achievements come at a severe environmental and human cost. The Niger Delta — the country’s primary oil-producing region — is plagued by oil spills, gas flaring, and deforestation, causing widespread damage to its ecosystems and the livelihoods of its inhabitants.

Over the past decade, more than 10,000 oil spills have been recorded, spilling an estimated 500,000 barrels of crude oil into the environment. The vast majority remain unrecovered, contaminating farmlands, rivers, and marine ecosystems. Concurrently, gas flaring in the region contributes over 25 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, making Nigeria one of the top global emitters of this practice. The cost is immense: soil infertility, declining fisheries, poor air quality, and increased incidences of respiratory diseases among local populations.

Despite these concerning statistics, the existing policies and enforcement methods need to adequately tackle the scale of the issue. For example, the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Act prescribes a mere ₦500,000 fine for oil spills, an amount that fails to dissuade multinational corporations with billions in revenue. In contrast, Alberta, Canada, enforces fines reaching up to CAD 5,000,000 for similar infractions. This glaring discrepancy highlights the urgent need for Nigeria to overhaul its regulatory framework.

*Why Action is Critical**
The environmental crisis in the Niger Delta threatens not just the region’s ecological balance but also national stability. Environmental degradation undermines agriculture and fisheries, intensifying poverty and unemployment. It has fueled conflicts between communities and oil companies, escalating violence and insecurity in the region.

Moreover, unchecked pollution hampers Nigeria’s ability to meet global climate commitments, such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement. Addressing these challenges is not only a moral obligation but also an economic and strategic necessity for the nation’s long-term development.

**What Can Be Done**

Drawing lessons from Alberta’s robust regulatory system, Nigeria can turn its environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. Key recommendations include:

1. Centralized Oversight: Consolidate regulatory functions under a single agency to streamline enforcement and reduce inefficiencies caused by overlapping mandates. Alberta’s single regulator, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), provides a model for achieving this.

2. **Revised Penalty Structures**: Increase fines for environmental violations to reflect the true cost of damage and discourage negligence. Penalties should be indexed to the scale of pollution caused, ensuring they are financially significant for companies of all sizes.

3. Risk-Based Compliance Systems: Adopt mechanisms to categorize companies based on their risk levels, with higher penalties and stricter monitoring for repeat offenders. Such systems ensure targeted enforcement, maximizing regulatory efficiency.

4. Strengthened Legal Frameworks: Amend the 1999 Constitution to move environmental rights from Directive Principles to Fundamental Rights, making them legally enforceable. This step would empower affected communities to seek legal redress against polluters.

5. Technological Integration: Invest in advanced monitoring tools, including remote sensing and drones, to detect spills and gas flaring in real-time. Technology can significantly enhance enforcement capacity, enabling swift responses to violations.

6. Political Will: Strong leadership and political commitment are essential for effective environmental governance. Adequate funding, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption must underpin all reforms

**The Time to Act is Now**

Environmental degradation in the Niger Delta is not just a regional issue but a national emergency. The National Assembly has a critical role to play in driving reforms that can secure the future of Nigeria’s environment and its people. By enacting and enforcing robust environmental laws, the Assembly can protect the livelihoods of millions, restore trust in governance, and ensure sustainable economic growth.

This is not merely a call for action but a demand for justice — justice for the communities who have borne the brunt of decades of environmental neglect, justice for the ecosystems that sustain us, and justice for future generations who deserve a cleaner, healthier Nigeria.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by suleyoung(m): 7:00pm On Apr 29, 2023

Hello everyone,

Please how many days does it take for an approved passport to be returned from the Embassy?

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by suleyoung(m): 7:10pm On Apr 22, 2023

VISA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT.

Consulate: Casablanca, Morocco🇲🇦
Status: Approved✅
First Attempt.
April 20th, 2023.

VO : Good morning
Me : Good morning, how are you doing today?
VO : Am doing fine, thank you.
VO : you are going to the university of Notre Dame
Me : Yes, to pursue a fully funded Master degree in Globalization studies with specialization in Global Affairs and a concentration in Sustainable Development. It is a 24 Months full time Master degree program that includes a 48hour credit course that integrates research, theory and practical application.

Given its flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum, I will be taking core courses in..... ( VO cuts in).

VO: how did you search for the school?
Me : Via Usnews.com and 4icu.org

VO : I can see you are enrolled in an MSc program currently.

Me: Yes. An MSc in Collective Intelligence at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Morocco.

VO : what is collective Intelligence
Me : Harnessing wisdom of the crowd to solve social problems.

VO : are you fully funded?
Me : yes and it covers my tuition, living expenses, health insurance and stipends for the complete duration of my program.

VO : Your visa has been approved. You will receive a message to pick your passport in 3 to 5 business days
Me : Thank you, have a nice day ahead.

Alhamdulilah!!

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by suleyoung(m): 4:49pm On Mar 17, 2023

Good evening everyone,

Please a friend wants to make SEVIS payment on my behalf.

The only option I was able to generate is that of western union. How do I change it back to debit/credit card option?

Thanks

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by suleyoung(m): 11:21pm On Mar 04, 2023

Hello everyone,

I got an offer for a Ms in Global Affairs with full tuition scholarship plus stipends at the University of Notre Dame.

Can i go along with my spouse? We intend to get married in few months.

Also, how much should we budget to show as proof of funds as a dependent applying for F2 Visa?

Lastly, is it advisable for me to go first then she joins in few months time?

Sorry for my questions, I am a novice in this stuff and really want to avoid mistakes.

God bless you all

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Islam › Re: Prayer Before Halaal Intercouse by suleyoung(m): 4:31pm On Oct 01, 2021

Lukgaf:
Islam is a beautiful religion because it touches all aspects of human life.

Among the manners prescribed by Islam is that the Muslim should say when he commences intercourse with his wife (not girlfriend - Islam frowns at having sexual intercourse before marriage. Note that please!):
(The dua is very useful in that if Allaah blesses the husband and the wife with a child, this child will not be harmed by Satan.)

"bismillaah, oh Allaah, shield us from Satan and keep him away from us and from what You [may] bestow upon us (i.e. children)" narrated by Al-Bukhari, Fath ul-Baari # 138

[transliteration: "bismillaah, allaahumma jannibnash-shaytaana wa jannib-ash-shaytaana maa razaqtana"]

IslamQA

Jazakumullahu Khairan for the reminder!!

Scholar Lukman sir u are also here grin

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Romance › Re: She Called Off Our Relationship Few Months To Our Wedding by suleyoung(m): 5:53pm On Sep 05, 2021

SmellySperm:
Her ex guy whom she loved but left probably coz he was broke have resurface. He's probably banging her already via lamba.
A broken relationship is better than a broken marriage.

You said you've paid for a cow already bah? Oya bring the cow come mk Nairalanders flex mbok

You no go see heaven i swear!!

I can't stop laughing o� grin

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Romance › Re: My Girlfriend's Choir Master Is Always Visiting Her, What Do I Do? by suleyoung(m): 12:10pm On Jul 06, 2021

chierodumodu:
Hello everyone, please I'm really confused here. My girlfriend is a choir member and I find it really weird for her Choir master to always pay her a visit and mostly at night. He stays till like 11 pm before going. Now the thing is she's not the only girl in the choir but he visits just her. It's annoying and at the same time stupid.

Visiting her is one thing but staying up till 11 pm is stupidity on it's own haba. He does this like literally everyday. I trust her a lot but I don't think it is right to have him always coming over and staying late. Sometimes I'll call her and she'll tell me we should talk later because her Choir master is around... WTF!!!

Pease is it right or wrong? I'm confused really.

Abeg help me I need answers please

Bro is something wrong with you?
Na rehearsal them dey do simply leave them

Travel › Re: Italian Student Visa-help! by suleyoung(m): 7:25am On Jun 17, 2021

Hello everyone
Is there any one here who applied to the university of calabria?

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Travel › Re: Italian Student Visa-help! by suleyoung(m): 6:01pm On Apr 21, 2021

amikable97:
I don't know about University of Calabria

When you're going for the visa application
You have to go with your statement of account though they may not go through it as thoroughly as they would to someone who is self sponsored
They wanna know if you can afford to sustain yourself for the first few months because usually the first scholarship payment is usually delayed.

Thank you very much.
So like how much?

Travel › Re: Italian Student Visa-help! by suleyoung(m): 5:08am On Apr 19, 2021

amikable97:
you should not be surprised after all the value of naira against euro keeps falling

Good Morning Scholars.

Please do any one here knows about the University of calabria scholarship? Is it fully funded?

2. Do i need to show proof of fund if granted a scholarship?

Thanks for your warmth responses

Travel › Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by suleyoung(m): 3:23pm On Apr 11, 2021

Somatohadidas1:
I'd advise you to go ahead with your application as all new DAAD programs (Scholarships), are going to start in 2022 (they already selected people for 2021). Also, many of their deadlines are towards the end of this year.

Also, for others who are still waiting for an appointment, I hope you all get them. While still waiting for appointments, you can also look at DAAD scholarships and apply. Furthermore, some schools do have funding for students too, I could recall someone here got in here through the route.

Wishing you all the best.

Thanks for the advice sir, i really do appreciate.

Travel › Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by suleyoung(m): 2:55pm On Apr 11, 2021

Good day wonderful scholars in the house.

Please i would like to have an answer to this query of mine.
I want to apply for the DAAD scholarship but i saw a requirement that one must have at least 2years post graduation experience. I graduated in January 2020 as stated in my certificate and currently employed in one of the public universities.

Do you think that i should still apply? are they really strict regarding their 2year post graduation job requirement?.

Thanks for your warmth responses.

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 8:46am On Jan 28, 2021

Ibks100:
Who applied to SciencePo here?

I applied �

Travel › Re: Lets Meet Here: Student Coming To Study In Romania by suleyoung(m): 5:28pm On Jan 11, 2021

please over the years are there nigerians that have been sucessful with this Romanian government scholarship?

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Travel › Re: Lets Meet Here: Student Coming To Study In Romania by suleyoung(m): 5:27pm On Jan 11, 2021

Chuksjekas:
Please I would love to know about the Romania government scholarship, when the applications will start for Nigerians?

it has already started, you can go to their embassy in Abuja to submit your application. am also interested and yet to submit mine.

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 7:57am On Oct 19, 2020

Paultaiwo101:
I submitted my application for SciencePO today. Pls note that today is the deadline. If you want to apply, u can still do that before 12am today 18th October, 2020.

thanks
what's ur undergraduate course of study and which course did u applied for?

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 7:47am On Oct 16, 2020

Ifedolarpo:
Please how can i communicate with you better? I wanna ask some questions and your help and i did the two MasterCard stuff last year but i didn't get it

you will get it, this year by his grace�

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Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 10:13am On Oct 13, 2020

LuckyKeys1:
I just finished submitting my application for the MasterCard Foundation scholarship program. pls I want to know if a Higher National Diploma (HND) holder would be considered

actually I haven't heard of anyone applying with HND before.
all the best sir

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 12:08pm On Oct 12, 2020

ditha:
You should also get some volunteer experience

yea. sure!!

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 7:04am On Oct 12, 2020

suleyoung:
also an accounting Graduate.
you need to have your statement of result/ transcript ready to make your application smooth and easy. also try to talk to your lecturers so they can help you with recommendation letters vital to your application. All the best and hope you graduate with that First class�

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 7:01am On Oct 12, 2020

[quote author=lajid post=94839784]Please sir, I'm a first class final year student of accounting. I hope to finish so by God's grace, I have a dream to pursue my masters abroad based on scholarship. It's my research that lead me here, please I need guidance on how to do so.

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 7:12pm On Oct 07, 2020

JohnFrankling:
Who is applying to Edinburgh and any link to contact the coordinators also?

No.
apply directly to the scholarship program via the link on their website

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 1:11pm On Oct 03, 2020

Niswayne19:
I have two friends that got the MasterCard foundation scholarship and they are doing great abroad. This is a great empowerment.

which country are they studying?

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 9:10pm On Sep 27, 2020

Nabeeq:
Information Studies. How about you?

public policy please are there any group on Whatsapp?

Education › Re: Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Enter Here by suleyoung(m): 8:29pm On Sep 26, 2020

Nabeeq:
Hi guys, any news regarding McGill nomination?

no news yet brother.
what course are you applying for?

Education › Re: Turkiye Burslari/Turkish Scholarship Invitation For Interview? by suleyoung(m): 2:57pm On Sep 24, 2020

Cation:
Preparatory for next application which will be next year I will like someone to put me through all required documents to apply for masters degree. Thanks

not difficult would also be preparing for the next intake.
the documents required for Msc Includes;
1. International passport
2. BSc Result
3. undergraduate Transcript
4.letter of Recommendation
5. Personal statement
6. National Certificate (WAEC, NECO, etc).
7. certificates from other social activities, etc.

May we be among the chosen ones ��

Education › Re: Erasmus Mundus Master's Scholarship Applicants 2017/2018 by suleyoung(m): 5:42pm On Sep 15, 2020

kevwemanuel:
NO, my offer is conditional. What about yours?

bro please I need your assistance sir

Education › Re: Erasmus Mundus Master's Scholarship Applicants 2017/2018 by suleyoung(m): 5:41pm On Sep 15, 2020

maxi505:
The final selection is on going right now in Barcelona. Have you unconditional offer?

hello bro please I sent a mail please kindly respond
God bless you.

Travel › Re: Nysc Experience Backup Bank Statement by suleyoung(m): 9:09pm On Aug 19, 2020

Francaizums:
Good evening all
I'm trying to create my ee profile. Do i use my nysc allowance from federal government (jan-dec) or ppa(march - DEC) to back up my reference letter from ppa for canada express entry profile if i want to claim point for nysc experience.
Also do I need to fill in dates ( day, month and year) for my academic sessions for both ond and HND. Urgents replies please. Thanks

Good evening bro
please can I connect with you?
wish to make some enquiry
thanks

Travel › Re: Italian Student Visa-help! by suleyoung(m): 3:55pm On Aug 13, 2020

Hello everyone
is there anyone who got admitted into university of Siena or uni padova
for international Accounting and management please I have some enquiry to make thanks

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