Tenders are hereby invited by the Nigeria – Sao Tomé & Principe Joint Development Authority for the award of acreage in the deep offshore Gulf of Guinea based on competitive tender.  Applications will be received from the 2^nd of October to the 18^th of October 2003 at 5 p.m.  Blocks 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 are available for tender.

Details on how to apply, data, fiscal and general contractual terms can be obtained from:

The Nigeria – Sao Tomé & Principe Joint Development Authority

Plot 1101 Aminu Kano Crescent

Wuse 11

Abuja

Nigeria

Tel: 234 9 524 1069

Fax: 234 9 524 1052

Email:

Website: www.nigeriasaotomejda.com