Nigeria’s $300 Billion Oil Theft Scandal

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Nigeria has reportedly lost $300 billion to oil theft, according to auditors appointed by the Nigerian parliament. This massive loss of revenue could significantly impact Nigeria's economy and government finances, raising concerns about corruption and governance.

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Nigeria has lost $300 billion to oil theft, auditors appointed by the Nigerian parliament said this week. The oil was sold illegally both at home and abroad, the Senate committee tasked with investigating oil theft losses said, as cited by Nigerian media. “The ad hoc committee should be given the mandate to track, trace, and recover all proceeds of stolen crude oil both locally and internationally, as forensic review by the consultant shows over $22 billion, $81 billion, and $200 billion remains unaccounted,” the chairmen of the committee,…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 6, 2025.
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