Promoting Transparency in Nigeria's Extractive Industries
Transparency • Accountability • Sustainable Development

Promoting Transparency in Nigeria's Extractive Industries

NEITI ensures accountability, transparency, and optimal management of Nigeria's extractive resources for sustainable development.

Open sector data
Independent audits
Public accountability
Promoting Transparency in Nigeria's Extractive Industries
Welcome to NEITI

Open data. Accountable resources. Shared prosperity for Nigerians.

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative helps citizens, government, industry, and civil society track how natural resources are managed and how revenues contribute to national development.

Transparency focus

Who this platform serves

1

Citizens

Follow public revenue, spending, and accountability updates in plain language.

2

Government

Use validated data to improve budgeting, oversight, and policy decisions.

3

Industry

Understand reporting expectations and contribute to transparent sector governance.

4

Researchers

Explore datasets, audit findings, and policy papers for deeper analysis.

5

Civil Society

Participate in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public accountability.

831.15

Billion Dollars Total Oil & Gas Revenue

1999 - 2023

1.556

Trillion Naira Total Solid Minerals Revenue

2007 - 2023

19.034

Billion barrels of crude oil produced

1999 - 2023

702.65

Million Tonnes of Minerals Mined

2007 - 2023

174

Total Audited Companies

2023

16

Extractive Industries Audit Reports - Oil & Gas

1999 - 2023

14

Extractive Industries Audit Reports - Solid Minerals

1999 - 2023

1st

EITI Country with a Law/BO Register

Landmark achievement

Why NEITI matters

Transparency turns extractive wealth into public value.

NEITI's work connects technical audit findings with public understanding, helping Nigerians ask better questions and institutions make better decisions.

Transparency

Open disclosure of extractive sector information for informed public participation.

Accountability

Evidence-based tracking of revenue, production, and sector obligations.

Inclusive Governance

Constructive engagement across government, industry, communities, and civil society.

Sustainability

Supporting resource management that contributes to long-term national development.

Key initiatives

Programs that strengthen resource governance

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Independent Audits

NEITI validates company payments, government receipts, and production data through independent audit processes.

Open Data Systems

Public datasets help Nigerians understand production, revenue, allocation, and sector trends.

Advocacy & Outreach

Workshops, town halls, and media engagement translate technical findings into public knowledge.

Remediation Follow-up

NEITI tracks recommendations to encourage corrective action and stronger sector governance.

Revenue allocation

Where extractive revenue flows

Full breakdown
Lagos28%
Rivers22%
Bayelsa18%
Delta16%
Akwa Ibom10%
Public accountability

NEITI makes complex data easier to use.

The platform brings together audit reports, production statistics, policy papers, and engagement opportunities so different audiences can participate in extractive sector governance.

Data-led decisions

Track trends, compare sectors, and understand public revenue flows.

Stakeholder trust

Create shared understanding among citizens, industry, and government.

Featured resources

Reports, audits, and policy documents

Start with NEITI's most useful public resources.

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Policy Brief

Cost of Fuel Subsidy to the Nation: Options for Policy Review

A critical review of the cost of fuel subsidy in Nigeria and policy recommendations.

20 Feb 2024Open resource
Policy Brief

Beyond Federal Allocations: The Cost of Borrowings and Debt Servicing at State Level

An analysis of subnational debt levels, borrowing costs, and debt sustainability in Nigeria.

10 Mar 2024Open resource
Reporting Framework

Environmental Reporting Framework

Guidance and framework for environmental disclosure in Nigeria's extractive industries.

16 May 2023Open resource
Work with NEITI

Participation makes transparency stronger.

Join stakeholder engagements, request information, follow public consultations, and use NEITI findings to support better governance.

Request information

Use the FOI portal to access documents and public information.

Start request

Join engagement

Participate in stakeholder forums and public accountability discussions.

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Contact NEITI

Reach the communications team for enquiries, media support, and feedback.

Get in touch
Take the next step

Explore transparency data with confidence.

NEITI is committed to making extractive sector information accessible, useful, and accountable for every Nigerian.