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Shell role in purchase of Nigerian oil block under investigation by Italian officials

Shell, Eni bought OPL 245 in 2011 for over $1 billion LAGOS, Nigeria _ Royal Dutch Shell says Italian officials are investigating its role in the purchase of an offshore oil block in Nigeria for more than $1 billion. Shell and the Italian oil firm Eni bought the block known as OPL 245 in 2011. […]