Nigeria's president signs petroleum law, despite Niger Delta objections

Long-awaited legislation secures presidential assent, but angers "neglected" host communities in nation's oil and gas rich delta

New law finalised: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari signs the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law at the state house in Abuja, Nigeria on 16 August 2021 — New law finalised: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari signs the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law at the state house in Abuja, Nigeria on 16 August 2021Photo: NIGERIA PRESIDENCY/REUTERS/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

London

Muhammadu Buhari Niger Delta Sanusi Barkindo PANDEF NNPC

Published 17 August 2021, 17:21Updated 18 August 2021, 14:06