Timipre Sylva
Timipre Sylva is a Nigerian politician and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, known for his role in addressing the challenges faced by Nigeria's oil sector, particularly during a period marked by significant oil theft and production decline. Under his leadership, the government highlighted the staggering losses Nigeria incurred due to oil theft, estimating a loss of 700,000 barrels per day during the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Born on Jul 30, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 3.50 | 0.46% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 1,035,404 | $448,000 | 2,250$ |
| Totals | 2 | 206,139,589 | 1,035,404 | $448,000 | 2,250$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, may be arraigned in absentia over alleged financial crimes.
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Nigeria:
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, has yet to return to the country months after his Abuja residence was raided by operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency.
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United Kingdom:
Timipre Sylva is a former oil minister in Nigeria who is currently facing an arrest warrant issued by the anti-corruption agency.
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Nigeria:
Former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, was also present at the event.
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Nigeria:
Former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, attended the endorsement event.
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Nigeria:
Timipre Sylva, the then-Minister of Petroleum, pushed the deadline to end gas flaring to 2025.
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Nigeria:
Timipre Sylva, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, reported the loss of oil to theft.
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