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Nigerian crude struggles to find buyers amid global oversupply – Report 

Nigerian crude oil sellers are facing weak demand on the global market, even as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised concerns over limited local feedstock supply. A Reuters report on Thursday said West African crude sellers are struggling to place cargoes scheduled for late December and January loading, as they face stiff competition from abundant […]

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Reps demand details on EFCC crude oil seizures

The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee on the Implementation and Oversight of the Naira-for-Crude-Oil Policy has demanded that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission provide comprehensive details on crude oil seizures, sales, and disposal conducted under its supervision. The directive was issued by the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Emerengwa Sunday, during the resumption of […]

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Refiners, NUPRC disagree over reasons for crude oil scarcity

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has revealed that 11 crude oil cargoes offered to local refiners in a single month went uncollected, despite persistent complaints from the refiners regarding a scarcity of crude supply. byThe Chief Executive of NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, who was represented by commission official Boma Atiyegoba during a panel session at […]

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Sahara Group targets 350,000 barrels oil production in five years

Sahara Group, one of Africa’s leading energy and infrastructure conglomerates, has announced ambitious plans to ramp up its upstream crude oil production to 350,000 barrels per day within the next five years. This projected growth will be fueled by a major upgrade of its exploration and production services, enhanced execution capacity, and the acquisition of […]

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Nigeria emerges as key crude supplier to Senegal’s refinery

Nigeria has become a key crude supplier to Senegal’s 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery, even as Senegal marked its debut as an oil-producing nation last year. Senegal began output in mid-2024 from the Sangomar field, producing about 100,000 barrels per day of medium sour crude (31° API, 1.0% sulphur), according to industry tracker Kpler. But nearly all […]

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Nigeria’s crude oil losses drop to 16-year low — NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced a significant reduction in crude oil losses, dropping to 9,600 barrels per day as of September 11, 2025. This marks the lowest level of crude oil losses since 2009, representing a 90% reduction from the 102,900 barrels lost in 2021. The commission’s statement was in response to […]

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India skips US crude, turns to Nigeria amid trade tension

Indian Oil Corporation, the country’s largest refiner, has skipped United States crude in its latest tender, opting instead for two million barrels from Nigeria and one million barrels from the Middle East, according to sources. IOC bought one million barrels each of Nigeria’s Agbami and Usan grades from TotalEnergies, and another million barrels of Abu […]

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Oil prices dip as US-EU trade tensions raise demand concerns

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday amid growing investor concerns that an escalating trade dispute between the United States and the European Union—two of the world’s largest crude consumers—could dampen economic activity and slow fuel demand growth. Brent crude futures dropped 24 cents, or 0.35 per cent, to $68.97 a barrel early Tuesday, after closing 0.1 […]

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Nigerian crude nears benchmark amid Iraq oilfield attacks

Nigerian crude prices moved closer to the Federal Government’s benchmark following a series of drone attacks on oilfields in Iraq, the latest in a wave of regional tensions raising fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Key Nigerian grades—Bonny Light, Brass River, and Qua Iboe—were trading at $72.5 per barrel, falling $2.5 short of […]

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Petrol imports slump to all-time low in June – Report 

Nigeria’s petrol imports plunged to a record low in June as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ramped up output, signaling a potential shift in the country’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel. According to a new report from Argus, citing Kpler shipping data, increased gasoline production from the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote facility sharply curtailed demand from traditional […]

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Nigeria to introduce new crude grade ‘Obodo’ in April

Nigeria is set to introduce a new medium sweet crude grade, Obodo in April 2024, as reported by Argus Media, which provides business intelligence, market data, and price assessments for global industries. Obodo crude has a gravity of 27.65°API and a sulfur content of 0.05%, according to an assay seen by the company. A source […]

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Oil prices rise slightly amid optimism from China

Oil prices saw modest gains in light holiday trading on Thursday, supported by optimism about potential fiscal stimulus in China and expectations of declining United States crude inventories. Brent crude futures edged up by 13 cents (0.2%) to $73.71 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 11 cents (0.2%) to $70.21 per […]