Nigeria oil: Shell ignored warnings of spill clean-up 'scam', whistle-blower tells BBC

Nigeria oil: Shell ignored warnings of spill clean-up 'scam', whistle-blower tells BBC

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Oil clean-up ‘scam’ warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC – DailyNews

A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that energy giant Shell has ignored repeated warnings that a controversial clean-up operation of oil-polluted areas of southern Nigeria has been beset by problems and corruption.The multinational headquartered in London, along with the Nigerian government, has repeatedly stated that work to clean up oil-contaminated sites of Ogoniland, which kicked off around eight years ago, is going well.But the BB…

Shell’s Dirty Little Secret: Fake Clean-Ups, Corrupt Deals, and a Trail of Devastation

Shell’s Business Model: Pollute, Lie, Profit, Repeat:  The Real Question: Why Is Shell Still Allowed to Exist? In a plot twist that surprises absolutely no one, a BBC investigation has exposed Shell for what it truly is—a ruthless, polluting oil giant that lies about cleaning up its mess while quietly slipping out the back door with billions in profit. A Billion-Dollar ‘Clean-Up’ That Cleans Nothing Let’s start with Shell’s so-called $1 billion …

Nigeria: Shell faces allegations of ignoring oil clean-up corruption – The North Africa Post

A BBC investigation reveals troubling allegations that Shell overlooked repeated warnings about corruption and mismanagement in Nigeria’s billion-dollar Ogoniland oil clean-up project. The program, initiated eight years ago and funded by various oil firms including Shell’s $350 million contribution, faces accusations of widespread fraud and ineffectiveness. Internal documents suggest both Shell and Nigerian government officials […]