Search is On for Hydrocarbons in Nigeria's Northern Region

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation has said it will embark on a search in the north of the country for oil and gas deposits which may be found in the sub-surface of the Earth. These deposits may boost the country's current oil reserves.

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