Obasanjo turns licensing round into controversial legacy


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Issue 90 - 02 Sep 2005
Nigeria has favoured premium-paying Asian NOCs in its 2005 round, while President Obasanjo has courted controversy by rewarding friends and allies through local content requirements. While Obasanjos rule has been lauded for starting to clean up Nigeria, this risks leaving a bitter legacy.

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