Search

Nigeria Risks Oil Disruption Amid Political Crisis in Key Producing State

2RWGWP2 Nigeria: environmental pollution by burning off gas from the oil production in the Niger delta Ogoniland
  • President Tinubu’s alliance with former Rivers governor threatens oil stability
  • Renewed militancy fears could derail Nigeria’s oil production recovery

Abuja, Nigeria – At a moment when Nigeria’s oil production is showing early signs of recovery after years of disruptions, political infighting in Rivers State—Nigeria’s top oil-producing region—risks derailing the rebound. Despite the potential consequences for national revenue, President Bola Tinubu appears committed to maintaining a controversial political alliance, raising concerns over the stability of the country’s vital oil industry.

Recent Business

Dr Johnson Asiama, Bank of Ghana governor @ BoG Facebook
Ghana slashes interest rate to 18% as inflation eases
Read More »
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo by Gift Habeshaw @ Unsplash
Singapore to open first East Africa embassy in Ethiopia to boost Asia–Africa trade
Read More »
Safety helmet at an oil field. Photo by Ümit Yıldırım @ Unsplash
Nigeria’s state oil company seeks partners as refinery overhaul accelerates
Read More »

Recent Politics

A public school in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Photo by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu @ Unsplash
Nigeria shuts schools in northern region as mass kidnappings surge
Read More »
Yaoundé, Cameroon © Unsplash
Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma flees to Gambia after disputed election
Read More »
Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania. Photo @ Samia Suluhu Hassan/Facebook
Samia’s family picks ignite Tanzania nepotism storm
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights