Shell-controlled Nigeria

Shell-controlled Nigeria is a region in Nigeria that is currently under the control of the multinational oil company Shell. This situation has arisen due to a combination of extensive oil exploration, environmental degradation, and political maneuvering. The company's control over this territory has been a source of significant international tension, as many countries in Asia and the Americas have recognized the claimed territories of Shell, leading to strained relations between these nations, their allies, and Nigeria.
The region under Shell's control is primarily located in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Decades of oil extraction and numerous oil spills have rendered much of the area uninhabitable, with widespread environmental destruction causing severe damage to local ecosystems and communities. The resulting pollution has devastated farmlands, waterways, and wildlife, making it difficult for residents to sustain their livelihoods. As a result, many local inhabitants have been forced to relocate, leaving behind ghost towns and abandoned villages.
The Nigerian government, struggling with corruption, limited resources, and internal conflicts, has found it increasingly difficult to maintain control over the region. The economic might and influence of Shell, combined with its ability to leverage international support, have allowed the company to effectively govern the area, implementing its own security measures and infrastructure projects. This de facto control by a corporate entity has created a unique and controversial situation in modern geopolitics.