The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has taken an interest in the Nigeria-South Africa oil saga and has visited some of those involved, including the wife of Eastern Cape Premier Makhenkesi Stofile. The Mail & Guardian revealed a month ago how a lucrative crude oil contract — awarded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the "Republic of South Africa" after lobbying by President Thabo Mbeki — was diverted to an offshore company. There was no benefit to South Africa. The government has offered no comprehensive explanation since then.