1971Event
Nigeria joins OPEC
Nigeria became an OPEC member in 1971 as oil became central to state revenue.
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1971
Nigeria joins OPEC
Nigeria became an OPEC member in 1971 as oil became central to state revenue.
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Nigeria became an OPEC member in 1971 as oil became central to state revenue. OPEC's official history lists Nigeria among members admitted after the founders.
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