UK NewsNigeria Sues JP Morgan for $1.7 Billion Over Oil DealSavePrintA sign outside JP Morgan Chase & Co. offices is seen in New York City, on March 29, 2021. Brendan McDermid/ReutersReuters2/24/2022|Updated: 2/24/2022 LONDON—A London high court began to hear a lawsuit on Wednesday launched by Nigeria against U.S. bank JP Morgan Chase, claiming more than $1.7 billion for its role in a disputed 2011 oilfield deal.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesPhilippines Raises Alert Level at Restive Mayon VolcanoJan 06, 2026Popular Japanese Sushi Chain Pays Record $3.2 Million for Tuna in New Year AuctionJan 05, 2026Strong Magnitude-6.2 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Chugoku RegionJan 05, 2026Tyson Fury Announces Latest Comeback From RetirementJan 04, 2026Related TopicsNigerialawsuitJ.P. MorganCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare