Nigerian court acquits Malabu Oil, Aliyu Abubakar in OPL 245 case

A Nigerian court acquitted Malabu Oil and Aliyu Abubakar of charges related to the OPL 245 oil block deal, citing the EFCC's failure to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The ruling is a setback for Nigeria's anti-corruption efforts in a long-running case involving alleged fraud and international bribery. The decision may influence ongoing related prosecutions and perceptions of judicial accountability.