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Nigeria & Shell plc

19 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Regulatory
Nigeria: Nigeria stands to gain increased oil production, foreign investment, and job creation, but sacrifices near-term revenue per barrel through the tax credit.
Shell plc: Shell is the primary beneficiary of the tax credit, which reduces its production costs and facilitates a final investment decision on the Bonga Southwest Aparo project, a key deepwater asset.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Nigeria: Nigeria benefits from increased local content, contractor capacity, and government revenues from Shell's payments, boosting economic development.
Shell plc: Shell plc, through SNEPCo, drives the facility and contract awards, demonstrating its long-term strategy in Nigeria and supporting local content.
Jul 02, 2026 · 24 articles
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Regulatory
Nigeria: Nigeria stands to gain from increased investment, production, and economic growth. The reform aims to strengthen its position as a leading energy producer and improve fiscal revenues.
Shell plc: SNEPCo launched a $3 billion contract financing programme to support Nigerian contractors, demonstrating Shell's commitment to local content.
Mar 09, 2018 · 80 articles
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Domestic
Nigeria: The Federal Government of Nigeria is being sued for N1 trillion by Malabu Oil and Gas over its decision to split OPL 245 and convert it to OML 245, which Malabu Oil and Gas claims is unlawful and exceeds its powers under the Petroleum Industry Act. This legal challenge could impact Nigeria's efforts to resolve long-standing disputes and attract investment in its oil and gas sector.
Shell plc: Shell plc, through its subsidiaries Shell_Nigeria_Ultra-Deep_Limited and Shell_Nigeria_Exploration_Production_Company_Ltd, is one of the companies designated to manage the split assets of OPL 245. The lawsuit by Malabu Oil and Gas challenges the legality of this arrangement, potentially affecting Shell plc's operational plans for the block.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
Nigeria: Nigeria is the location of the oil asset being sold, and its regulators are responsible for approving the sale and verifying the buyer's capacity to maintain environmental standards. The Nigerian government is perceived as prioritizing oil revenue over environmental management.
Shell plc: Shell plc previously operated the SPDC asset and has divested its stake due to oil spills and theft, even loaning funds to the buyer to complete the sale.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Nigeria: The cabinet reshuffle in Nigeria>>> reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen policy implementation and enhance government performance, particularly in the power and foreign affairs sectors.
Shell plc: Shell plc>>> is listed among the organizations Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe>>> has worked with, showcasing his experience with major corporations.
Jun 08, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
Nigeria: Nigeria is the nationality of the arrested suspect, Aderinsola Oluwanifemi Adeleye, linking the origin of the perpetrator to the country.
Shell plc: Shell plc's headquarters received a complaint from Ecobank Transnational — Ecobank Ghana PLC regarding suspicious Point of Sale transactions at its filling stations, leading to internal investigations and the identification of complicit pump attendants.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Nigeria: Nigeria's energy sector is the primary focus of Seplat Energy's operations and growth strategy, with the ANOH gas project being a key development for the nation's gas supply.
Shell plc: Effiong Okon had a distinguished career at Royal Dutch Shell, holding senior operational and leadership roles across various regions before joining Seplat Energy.
Jun 09, 2026 · 25 articles
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International
Jan 19, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Jan 22, 2026 · 24 articles
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Domestic
Apr 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Mar 10, 2026 · 12 articles
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Domestic
Mar 08, 2026 · 11 articles
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Domestic
Shell plc: Shell plc is mentioned in the context of Diezani Alison-Madueke's career progression, but it is not directly implicated in the bribery allegations.
Apr 13, 2026 · 21 articles
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Business
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Apr 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Apr 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Shell plc: Shell plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as its new Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, a strategic move to ensure continuity and local leadership in its Nigerian operations, especially concerning deepwater and gas projects.
Jun 17, 2026 · 9 articles
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