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Social media have become important channels for Nigerians to simply and quickly exchange information about the governance of the country’s critically important oil sector.

This report explores common resource governance successes and challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors conclude that policymakers, parliamentarians, civil society, media and regional institutions must focus on narrowing the implementation gap between extractive sector laws and actual practice, which will help to restore trust between government, communities and investors and thus strengthen sustainable management of natural resources. 

  

This brief makes the case for publishing Nigerian petroleum contracts, recommends what should be included in these disclosures and suggests how the government can make these commitments a reality.

Through its Media for Oil Reform program, the NRGI supports Premium Times and Nigerian journalists covering extractives sectors.

Countries rich in oil and minerals commonly use sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) to store a share of their natural resource wealth.

Nigeria is one of the largest and oldest oil producers in Africa, with over 50 years of commercial extractive activity.

A new report by the Openness in Natural Resource Working Group indicates that countries make more natural resource commitments compared to other sectors like health or education.