
Nigeria’s prospect of economic recovery suffered yet another major setback today. The Shell Petroleum Development Company has declared a force majuere on its lifting of Nigeria’s premium Bonny Lite Crude.
The declaration according to the company in a statement, follows a leak discovered on the Nembe Creek Trunk Line (MCTL) operated by Aiteo.
SPDC’s statement said: “SPDC declared force majeure on Bonny Lite lifting effective 10:00hrs (Nigerian Time) today due to shutdown of the Nembe Creek Trunk Line (MCTL) by the pipeline operator, Aiteo, following the leak.”

Supreme Court Affirms Oyebanji’s APC Governorship Nomination
Troops Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers In Yobe, Recover Weapons
Federal High Court Sentences Three To Life For Oyo School Abduction
LPPC Confers Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Rank On 68 Legal Practitioners