Credit the International Center for Investigative Reporting for breaking the story of an unlicensed Chinese company setting up large-scale illegal charcoal operation deep in the Nigerian jungle. Unfortunately, it seems the Chinese nationals behind these two illegal charcoal factories had inside help when it came to setting up shop. According to the article, reported by By Chikezie OMEJE on February 19th, “They (the Chinese) are able to export the charcoal by bribing customs officers. A customs officer who preferred anonymity told The ICIR that the Chinese charcoal producers operate in Nigeria with fake companies because they know they that their activities are Continue reading
