The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed recent media reports suggesting the collapse of a potential forward crude oil sale involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd).
In a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the government clarified that while discussions and speculation surrounding oil asset transactions are ongoing, no final decision has been made. The Ministry described the media reports as premature and “unfounded.”
While market speculation is not uncommon in the context of ongoing economic reforms and transactions, no final decision has been announced by the Government,” the statement read. “Commentary suggesting the collapse of any such initiative is unfounded.”
The government emphasized its commitment to innovative and transparent financing strategies aimed at optimizing the nation’s oil assets, bolstering external liquidity, and reinforcing macroeconomic stability.
Signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry, the statement underscored the administration’s resolve to pursue fiscally responsible economic reforms.
This clarification comes amid ongoing efforts by the Bola Tinubu-led government to stabilize the economy and attract investment in the oil and gas sector, which remains Nigeria’s primary source of foreign exchange.
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