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Africa: All of Africa Today – April 7, 2026/in /by
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Nigeria: Oil-Producing Rivers, Abia, Imo Rank Worst in Subnational Transparency, Accountability Index/in /by
[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/in /by
[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/in /by
[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/in /by
[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.
Namibia: Namibian Food Prices Set to Spike As Rising Fuel Costs Bite/in /by
[Namibian] Namibian retailers and economists are warning of imminent food price hikes as rising fuel costs drive up distribution expenses and impact essential commodity imports.
Rwanda: Why Rwanda’s Fuel Demand Surged By Nearly 40 Percent in April/in /by
[New Times] Rwanda's daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April, up from the usual range of between two to 2.5 million litres, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi.
Kenya: Abdullahi, Kipkorir Call for Private Sector Arrests Amid Probe On Off-Spec Fuel/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyers Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir have pressed the government to pursue all players implicated in the ongoing fuel cartel scandal, insisting that accountability must extend beyond public officials to private companies and executives.
Somalia: Somalia Launches First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign/in /by
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical significance.
Liberia: Petrol Products Prices Hiked/in /by
[Liberian Observer] Liberians are facing higher petroleum prices as the Government of Liberia has announced a new price ceiling for petroleum products, reflecting an upward revision in gasoline and diesel prices. The adjustment, which took effect on April 4, 2026, comes as authorities respond to global and local market fluctuations.