Shell Gets More Tax Relief on $20 Billion Nigerian Oil Project
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Nigeria has granted Shell Plc a production-linked tax credit for a deepwater oil project, and plans to extend similar incentives to other international oil companies. The move is intended to increase oil production in the country, which is Africa's largest producer. The decision underscores Nigeria's efforts to attract investment in its oil sector.
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Nigeria grants tax credit to Shell for deepwater project.
Nigeria is seeking to boost production as Africa's biggest producer.
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Nigeria granted Shell Plc a production-linked tax credit for a deepwater project.
Bloomberg- Nigeria grants tax credit to Shell for deepwater project.
- Incentive to be offered to other oil majors.
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Loaded language removedNigeria granted Shell Plc a production-linked tax credit for a deepwater project, an incentive that will be offered to other oil majors as Africa’s biggest producer seeks to boost production, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Nigeria granted Shell Plc a production-linked tax credit for a deepwater project.
BloombergThe production-linked tax credit will be offered to other oil majors.
BloombergNigeria is seeking to boost production as Africa's biggest producer.
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