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Nigeria
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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 |
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