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The West African country of Nigeria is one of the top oil producing countries in the world. Oil theft and lack of enforcement of environmental laws have resulted in frequent spills and ongoing oil pollution.
The West African country of Nigeria is one of the top oil producing countries in the world. Reuters reporter Tim Cocks tells host Steve Curwood that oil theft and lack of enforcement of environmental laws have resulted in ongoing oil pollution and frequent spills, including a recent spill by Exxon Mobil that is 20 miles long and affecting fishing.