Understand what resources mean for people and places
Resource estimates and comparisons are evidence layers. For Nigeria, the primary experience is what the resources mean for people, communities, work, and accountability.
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These figures represent modeled in-ground resource potential, not actual economic valuations.For simulation and educational purposes only.
12 estimates excluded (inferred, occurrence-only, etc.)
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$4.61T
Unrisked in-ground value (18 estimates)
$2.69T
Hypothetical government take
$2.46T
High-certainty reserves only
These figures represent modeled in-ground resource potential, not actual economic valuations. Values mix proven reserves with geological occurrences and speculative estimates. No CAPEX, time horizon, or risk discounting is applied.For simulation and educational purposes only.
| Quality Tier | Estimates | Modeled Resource Potential (Simulation) | State Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| proved | 10 | $2.4T | $1.5T |
| probable | 1 | $76.8B | $11.5B |
| indicated | 7 | $19.6B | $4.8B |
| inferred | 9 | $2.1T | $1.2T |
| occurrence_only | 1 | $3.6B | $1.1B |
Across civic.ng
Nigeria's resource potential is only meaningful if the institutions managing it are accountable. Use the rest of the civic.ng stack to connect this data to representation, elections, and federal budget decisions.
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