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 ArticlesPeru Declares 30-day State of Emergency in Lima to Tackle Rising CrimeOct 22, 2025American Eric Lu Crowned Winner of Chopin Piano CompetitionOct 20, 2025Centrist Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivian Presidency, Ending Nearly 20 Years of Leftist RuleOct 19, 2025What Jewels Did the Louvre Thieves Steal?Oct 19, 2025Related TopicsNigerialawsuitJ.P. MorganCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare