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Petroleum Act consolidates federal petroleum control

The Petroleum Act provided a broad legal framework for petroleum exploration, licensing, production, safety, conservation, and reporting in Nigeria.

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1969

Petroleum Act consolidates federal petroleum control

The Petroleum Act provided a broad legal framework for petroleum exploration, licensing, production, safety, conservation, and reporting in Nigeria.

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The Petroleum Act provided a broad legal framework for petroleum exploration, licensing, production, safety, conservation, and reporting in Nigeria. It strengthened federal authority over the sector during wartime.

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