A coalition of civil society groups has protested the award of a $9.6 billion fine against Nigeria by a United Kingdom court following a botched gas deal.

The protesters gathered at the British and Irish Embassies in Abuja carrying various placards calling on authorities to promptly act on the matter.

The group is asking the court to overturn the judgement claiming it was politically motivated and that the private company involved did not follow due process in the oil contract deal.