RE:UpdateSounds like your " done deal " now has a finalization date of Jan. 29/2021. The agreement finalized on Aug.4th did not have any time limit.
The Aug.4th agreement between Shorecan and Essar , required NNPC approval of a license extension, which expired Sept. 30. So the PSC extension is the key.
Today's announcement shows the same. Requires PSC extension from the NNPC but now with an expiry date of Jan. 29.... Why ? Who has control over Essar Nigeria if Jan.29 passes by without a PSC extension ?