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Nigeria’s oil output wobbles after 10yrs of increase in rigs
Vanguard
Aug 24, 2026 · 06:52 WAT
Nigeria’s crude oil output has failed to rise in line with increased rig deployment, with production reportedly falling 20.8% across five mature assets. The development has affected Nigeria’s influence within OPEC+ and prompted calls for urgent measures to improve production performance.