The Global Impact of Oil Theft in Nigeria
Nigeria loses about 100,000 barrels of oil per day, due to theft from its onshore and swamp operations, a new Chatham House report estimates.
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Nigeria:
Report - Oil Theft in Nigeria Has Worldwide Impact
VOA, 19 September 2013
In Nigeria, stolen crude oil flows out of the Niger Delta at breathtaking rates, landing in markets in Nigeria and around the world. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Stolen Oil Threatens Lives, Markets
Chatham House, 19 September 2013
Nigeria lost at least 100,000 barrels of oil per day, around 5% of total output, in the first quarter of 2013 to theft from its onshore and swamp operations alone, a new Chatham… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Oil Theft - FG to Spend N15 Billion On Security Operations Annually
Leadership, 19 September 2013
The federal government announced on Wednesday that henceforth, it will be spending N15 billion every year to combat vandalism of oil facilities and oil theft in the Niger Delta… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Committed to Fight Against Oil Theft - JTF Commander
Daily Trust, 20 September 2013
Commander of 2 Brigade and sector 2 operations of Joint Military Task Force Brig. Gen. Osasogie Uzamere said yesterday that the Army is committed to the fight against oil theft. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dickson Laments Activities of Crude Oil Thieves
Vanguard, 17 September 2013
Bayelsa State governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson, yesterday, described as frightening, the ongoing environmental despoliation being perpetuated by crude oil thieves in the hinterland of… Read more »
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West Africa:
The Region's Extractive Industries
Chatham House, 19 September 2013
A new Africa Programme report examines the international dimensions of Nigerian crude oil theft and explores what the international community could do to tackle the problem. Read more »