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Political Rift in Nigeria’s Oil Hub Threatens 2025 Budget

Rivers State, Nigeria. © Rey T. Byhre / Alamy Stock Photo
  • Dispute between Rivers governor and predecessor raises oil export risks
  • Armed group warns of attacks on oil installations if impeachment proceeds

Abuja, Nigeria – A political battle in Nigeria’s oil heartland is threatening to destabilise the country’s economic lifeline. In Rivers State, home to the nation’s largest crude exports, a power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, has escalated into a high-stakes confrontation that could disrupt oil production and imperil the 2025 budget.

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