Bayelsa suspends Nembe E&P land acquisition after fatal community dispute

Bayelsa State government has suspended land acquisition by Nembe Exploration and Production Company Ltd (formerly Aiteo) for OML 29, following a fatal community dispute. The suspension halts operations tied to a key asset acquired from Shell in 2014, potentially disrupting local oil output and escalating community tensions. The specific nature of the dispute and casualty figures remain unconfirmed.

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