Sunday, June 21, 2026

Oil

April 30, 2026

Oil prices hit $120 amid U.S.-Iran war

Brent crude initially leaped to $126 a barrel before settling at $116.

Oil Barrels
April 17, 2026

Global oil prices fall as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz 

The Strait of Hormuz reopened after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

Strait of Hormuz
April 15, 2026

East Asia stocks climb as Trump comments lift sentiment

Stock markets in East Asia rose for a second straight day on Wednesday as oil prices fell and hopes grew for an agreement in the Iran war.

Asian stock market
March 22, 2026

Britain making same terrible energy policies responsible for Nigeria’s unreliable electricity: Kemi Badenoch 

Ms Badenoch said, “I grew up in a country rich with oil, but because Nigeria’s leaders made bad policy choices, it never lived up to its full potential.”

Kemi Badenoch and A Nigerian room lighted by a lantern.
March 12, 2026

Oil reserves release will reduce prices: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would release strategic oil reserves to stabilise rapidly rising prices.

U.S. President Donald Trump
March 10, 2026

Iran War: G7 urged to impose windfall tax on oil, gas companies

Clemence Dubois, 350.org’s global campaign manager, said the current crisis highlighted a structural weakness in the global energy system.

Oil Barrels
March 2, 2026

Centre warns U.S.-Iran conflict could push inflation in Nigeria up by 5%

He said the situation presents significant geopolitical and economic risks to global energy markets.

Inflation graph
March 2, 2026

Dangote targets steel, power, ports in new industrial push

Dangote cited India’s Tata Group as a model for diversified industrial expansion.

Aliko Dangote
October 9, 2025

Era of secrecy in natural resource governance over: NEITI boss

Mr Orji said the global shift toward cleaner energy through gas optimisation and renewables requires transparency.

Ogbonnaya Orji
October 6, 2025

Sudan, South Sudan agree to protect oil facilities, pipeline stations

Oil exports remain South Sudan’s main revenue source, and the country depends on Sudan to transport crude to global markets.

Sudanese oil facility