Nigeria's NUPRC fails to enforce anti-flaring law; methane emissions unchecked

Nearly five years after Nigeria enacted its anti-flaring law, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has failed to enforce it due to regulatory delays, weak enforcement, and gaps in methane measurement. This leaves communities exposed to ongoing gas flaring and associated health and environmental risks. The development underscores systemic governance failures in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, with implications for climate commitments and local livelihoods.