LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - The Nigerian government is
disappointed with a Milan court's decision on Wednesday to
acquit Royal Dutch Shell and Eni as well as
several former and current managers of the groups in the oil
industry's biggest corruption trial.
“The Federal Republic of Nigeria is disappointed in today’s
ruling in Milan, but thanks the Italian prosecuting authorities
for their tireless efforts," a spokesman said in a statement
after the ruling, which can be appealed.
"The Federal Republic of Nigeria will continue to hold those
responsible for the OPL 245 fraud accountable."
(Reporting by Shadia Nasralla
Editing by David Goodman)