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Light of the World

Posted November 21, 2007



Nigeria's oil industry is hugely profitable, but poverty remains widespread. Now, British officials are investigating the potential laundering of $40 million by a former Nigerian state governor, including direct cash payments by Chevron and Shell to his private businesses.


Photo: Gas flares on a Nigerian oil rig (Travelling Steve)