Oil Market

Nigeria Begins Sale of Crude Oil, Refined Products in Naira

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In a landmark move, Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who confirmed that the policy took effect on October 1, 2024, following a directive … Read more

Naira Under Siege as Brent Crude Oil Falls Below $70 Per Barrel

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The price of Brent crude oil has dropped below $70 per barrel for the first time since December 2021, raising concerns about a global economic slowdown. This steep decline in oil prices is expected to put additional pressure on the Nigerian naira, which has recently depreciated to N1,600 per US dollar. EKO HOT BLOG gathered … Read more

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