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South Africa: South Africa Faces Diesel Crisis As Middle East Imports Hit 80%
[Scrolla] South Africa gets 80% of diesel from the Middle East since Iran blocked fuel exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Local fuel prices are rising because India added a new tax of R3.90 for every litre of imported diesel fuel.
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Borrowing Despite Subsidy Removal – Budget Office
[Daily Trust] The Budget Office of the Federation has said Nigeria's continued borrowing to fund its budget should not be seen as a weakness, noting that many countries rely on borrowing to bridge fiscal gaps.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ships 17 Petrol Cargoes to African Countries As Global Supply Tightens
[This Day] The Dangote refinery, Africa's largest, has increased export of petrol and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner, Aliko Dangote said yesterday.
Nigeria: Middle East War – How Countries Are Responding to Oil Price Shock & What Nigeria Must Do
[Premium Times] The Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, forcing governments worldwide to adopt emergency measures to shield their economies.
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 7, 2026
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Africa: All of Africa Today – April 7, 2026
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Nigeria: Oil-Producing Rivers, Abia, Imo Rank Worst in Subnational Transparency, Accountability Index
[Premium Times] Abia and Rivers slump to joint last position with a 9 per cent score as the report flags weak audit transparency in three oil-producing states.
Nigeria: Relief for Nigeria’s Oil Sector As Seplat Workers Halt Strike Action
[This Day] There was a sense of relief in Nigeria's oil and gas sector at the weekend after senior workers at one of Nigeria's most prolific energy companies, Seplat, called off a strike action that would have negatively impacted Nigeria's efforts to raise oil production.
Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case
[This Day] Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the long-running N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud case against Nadabo Energy Limited and its Managing Director, Abubakar Ali Peters.
Nigeria: Again, OPEC Snubs Nigeria, Raises Output Quota for Saudi Arabia, Others
[This Day] Abuja -- The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have once again adjusted crude oil output among key producers, excluding Nigeria from the latest production increase as the group moves to stabilise the global oil market.