Federal Republic of Nigeria v Eni S.p.A. and Shell

Decisions and steps

1. 16 November 2023Bloomberg reports a Nigerian letter waiving the claims in Italy against Eni unconditionally^S5
2. 5 March 2026Eni says an agreement with Nigeria settles all claims related to OPL 245^S11

Claims this case bears on

• Supported81
  Eni said on 19 July 2022 that the OPL 245 criminal case had ended and that the March 2021 acquittals of Eni and its managers were full and final.
  Company statement, 19 July 20223 records citedCorporate status

Sources

1. S5Tier C Nigeria withdraws $1 billion claim against Eni on oil field dealWorld Oil (Bloomberg, Alberto Brambilla and William Clowes). Press report. 16 November 2023.Reports a Nigerian letter waiving civil claims in Italy against Eni. It does not cover Nigeria's London claim.Link working, checked 25 October 2026
2. S11Tier B The President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu meets Eni CEO Claudio DescalziEni S.p.A.. Company statement. 5 March 2026.Company account of an agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria that settles all claims related to OPL 245 and discontinues Eni's ICSID arbitration. It does not mention Shell's claims or the London case.Link working, checked 25 October 2026