Gazprom's Nigerian Joint Venture

Not to be confused with Niggaz (disambiguation). Nigaz is a joint venture between the Russian gas company Gazprom EP International B.V. (100% affiliate of OAO Gazprom) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.[1] Nigaz was established in 2009. It plans to invest US$2.5 billion to build oil and gas refineries, pipelines and gas power stations in Nigeria.[2] Launching the company, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev announced his intention to form a major energy partnership with Nigeria at a meeting in Abuja with Nigerian president Umaru Yar'Adua.[3]

A screenshot of an English Wikipedia-style article about Nigaz, a supposed Russian-Nigerian energy joint venture involving Gazprom. The joke comes from the company name, which resembles a racial slur and is clarified by the disclaimer at the top. It is used as an absurd reaction to unexpectedly offensive-sounding names or awkward corporate branding. EN: A screenshot of an English Wikipedia-style article about Nigaz, a supposed Russian-Nigerian energy joint venture involving Gazprom. The joke comes from the company name, which resembles a racial slur and is clarified by the disclaimer at the top. It is used as an absurd reaction to unexpectedly offensive-sounding names or awkward corporate branding.

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