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Trump Announces Naval Blockade Against Venezuela

US President Donald Trump announces a maritime blockade on Venezuela, demanding the return of oil and land he claims were stolen. Get the full details on this escalating crisis.

Nigeria's oil rigs stuck at 41 amid OPEC expansion

Nigeria's oil rig count remained flat at 41 in November, unchanged from 2024, while OPEC nations boosted activity by 7%. Discover the structural challenges holding back Africa's top producer.

Asian Markets Drift, Oil Up on Venezuela Blockade

Asian equities showed mixed performance as US jobs data failed to boost rate cut expectations. Oil prices surged over 1% after Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan tankers. Get the latest market analysis.

New Egg and Chicken Prices Released by Farmers

Nigerian poultry farmers announce updated rates for eggs and adult chickens. Despite a drop in inflation, staple foods remain costly, squeezing household budgets ahead of Christmas.

PENGASSAN warns of oil sector brain drain over low pay

PENGASSAN warns Nigeria's oil sector faces a severe brain drain due to low wages and economic hardship. Union President Festus Osifo urges immediate action to close the wage gap and retain skilled workers.

NNPC's ₦5.4trn Profit Shows Impact of Reforms

NNPC Limited's record ₦5.4 trillion profit for 2024 is hailed as proof of successful reforms under Bayo Ojulari. Discover how operational discipline and commercial changes are reshaping Nigeria's oil and gas sector.

Nigeria eyes $10bn from 50 oil blocks lease

Nigeria's NUPRC launches 2025 oil licensing round for 50 blocks, aiming to raise $10bn and boost output by 400,000 barrels per day. Discover the transparent bidding process.

TotalEnergies Sells Nigeria Offshore Stake to Chevron

French oil giant TotalEnergies sells a 40% stake in Nigerian offshore exploration licences to Chevron. The deal aims to derisk and develop new opportunities in Nigeria's oil sector. Full details inside.

Asian markets mixed ahead of key US data, Fed decision

Asian markets showed mixed performance as investors await crucial US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut next week. Oil prices surged on OPEC+ output decision.

OPEC+ Pauses Oil Output Hikes Until March 2026

OPEC+ reaffirms plan to maintain current oil production levels until March 2026 and agrees on a new capacity assessment mechanism. Learn how this decision impacts global oil markets.

OPEC+ 2025 Oil Output Policy: A Review

OPEC+ surprised markets in 2025 by hiking oil production. Discover how this strategy fared, the role of Trump's return, and what's next for global oil prices.

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