Italian energy giant Eni has won another victory in allegations of oilfield deal corruption in Nigeria, with the Nigerian Justice Ministry moving on Thursday to withdraw $1.1 billion in civil claims against the company, as reported by Bloomberg. A spokesperson for Eni later confirmed the official withdrawal of claims to Bloomberg. The claims were withdrawn “unconditionally” and will take effect immediately. Withdrawal of the claims follows a 2021 court ruling in Italy, which acquitted Eni of wrongdoing in relation…
