Japan Turns to Nigerian Crude as Middle East Supply Disruptions Deepen

Japanese oil refiners are increasingly sourcing crude from Nigeria as supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran war continue to reshape global energy flows. The shift highlights both Nigeria’s growing relevance in the international oil market and the immediate challenges countries like Japan face in reducing dependence on Middle Eastern crude. According to data from…

Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises Slightly in March but Still Misses OPEC Target

Nigeria’s crude oil production showed a modest rebound in March 2026, offering a glimmer of improvement for Africa’s largest oil producer. However, the country still fell short of its production quota set by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, highlighting ongoing challenges within the sector. According to the latest Monthly Oil Market Report released by…

Italy Suspends Automatic Renewal of Defence Deal With Israel Amid Rising Diplomatic Strains

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of a defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a notable shift in relations between the two traditionally close partners as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a wine fair in Verona, Meloni said…

Tinubu Commissions New Nigeria Revenue Service Headquarters in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned the newly built corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing tax system restructuring. The inauguration event also signaled the formal transition from the former Federal Inland Revenue Service to the newly restructured Nigeria Revenue Service, a move aimed at…

Fela Kuti Makes History as First Nigerian Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Legendary Nigerian music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has posthumously earned a place in global music history, becoming the first Nigerian artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fela, widely celebrated as the pioneer of Afrobeat, will be honoured in the “Early Influence” category—an acknowledgment reserved for artists whose work has had…