International Oil and Gas / Nigeria - Ebele Onyeabo

In Episode #17, we sit down with Ebele Onyeabo, a Nigerian attorney who specializes in oil and gas law. We cover:

• How the Resource Curse has impacted and continues to impact Nigeria's economy and people.

• A rundown of the international oil and gas industry and what aspiring attorneys in this field should expect in order to excel.

• The gender imbalance in the oil and gas industry, as well as the greater energy industry, along with ideas to further promote women's participation.

• Nigeria's prospects for international business and future growth.

• Recent developments in Africa and West Africa of which international businesses should be aware.

• Reading, listening, and watching recommendations from:

  • Ebele

    • Why National Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson

    • Becoming by Michelle Obama

    • BoJack Horseman (Netflix original series)

    • YouTube channels of Vice and Vox for accessible information on interesting topics

  • Jonathan

    • Nikkei Asian Review's article: Malaysia's Najib [Razak] to be Jailed for 12 Years After 1MDB Conviction

  • Fred

    • Forvo's website for a database of pronunciations in various languages

We’ll see you next week for another discussion on the global business environment as we discuss the practice of criminal law in Mexico and other topics with our guest Patricia Almada.