Federal Republic of Nigeria v Royal Dutch Shell plc, Eni S.p.A. and others

Decisions and steps

1. 22 May 2020A London judge rules England has no jurisdiction as the claim shares the facts of the Italian criminal case. Nigeria says it will seek permission to appeal^S10
2. 5 March 2026Eni says all OPL 245 claims between Nigeria and Eni are settled^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. S10Tier C UK dismisses Nigeria's $1 billion bribery lawsuit against Shell, EniWorld Oil (Bloomberg, Ellen Milligan). Press report. 22 May 2020.Reports that a London judge ruled England had no jurisdiction over Nigeria's claim against Shell and Eni, and that Nigeria would seek permission to appeal. It does not name the judge.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