Nigeria’s Oil Sector Owes $6bn In Royalties, NEITI Reveals, Highlights 79% Drop In Crude Theft In 2023

A breakdown showed that the outstanding liabilities were $6.049 billion and N65.9 billion in unpaid royalties and gas flare penalties, due to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as collectible revenues by August 31, 2024.