Nigeria

  • Apr 23, 2008
  • 1 min read

NIGERIA: Oil probe will further marginalise Obasanjo

The House of Representatives yesterday opened a probe into the oil sector, which will focus on...

Nigeria
  • Apr 22, 2008
  • 6 min read

NIGERIA: Budget process still reflects bust mentality

After months of wrangling, the budget was signed into law by President Umaru Yar'Adua on April 14...

Nigeria
  • Apr 22, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL: Market tightening drives oil high

Crude oil yesterday hit a record 117 dollars per barrel, prompted by Royal Dutch Shell noting...

International
  • Apr 18, 2008
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NIGERIA: Militant threat looms in Niger Delta

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) threatened increased attacks on the...

Nigeria
  • Apr 16, 2008
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NIGERIA: Bayelsa election reversal stirs tensions

An appellate court ruling yesterday nullified the election of Bayelsa State Governor Timipre...

Nigeria
  • Apr 7, 2008
  • 6 min read

AFRICA/ASIA: Oil companies address social issues

Asian national oil companies are increasingly integrated with the international oil industry and...

Africa
  • Apr 4, 2008
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NIGERIA: MEND militant makes first court appearance

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) militant Henry Okah was charged yesterday...

Nigeria
  • Apr 2, 2008
  • 7 min read

NIGERIA: Changes coming in hydrocarbons regulations

Shell on March 31 reported progress with the government on a plan to resolve Nigeria's chronic...

Nigeria