Nigeria appeals OPL 245 acquittal of Eni and Shell

摘要

The Nigerian government and Italian prosecutors have appealed the acquittal of Eni and Shell, as well as a series of past and present managers in the corruption case relating to OPL 245 off Nigeria. In March, a Milan court acquitted the two companies and de- fendants in the oil industry’s biggest corruption case involving the US $1.3 Bn acquisition of the block almost a decade ago. The Nigerian government said at the time it was surprised and disappointed by the verdict and would consider lodging an appeal.