Nigeria’s Crude Oil output rises to 1.38mbpd in March — OPEC

Nigerias crude oil production saw a modest recovery in March 2026, reaching 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the latest monthly oil market report from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).This figure, based on direct communication with Nigerian authorities, represents a 5.25 percent increase from the 1.31 million bpd recorded in February.While the upward trend highlights ongoing efforts to stabilize the sector, the country remains approximately 117,000 bpd below its assigned OPEC production quota of 1.5 million bpd.Data from secondary sources including energy intelligence platforms and independent estimatesplaced Nigerias output slightly higher at 1.46 million bpd for the same period.Despite the discrepancy between reporting methodologies, Nigeria maintained its status as Africas top oil producer in March, outperforming Libya, which recorded an output of 1.30 million bpd. This performance comes amidst significant operational and structural challenges that have caused production levels to fluctuate throughout the early part of the year.The increase in Nigerian output stands in stark contrast to the broader global landscape, as total crude production across the OPEC alliance plummeted by 7.88 million bpd in March to average 20.79 million bpd.This 27.5 percent decline marks one of the most significant supply disruptions in decades, largely driven by the regional war that erupted on February 28. Prior to the conflict, key OPEC+ nations had been focused on gradually restoring production, but the current market dynamics have forced massive adjustments across the alliance.Domestically, Nigerian authorities have reported even higher figures, with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) citing production at 1.84 million bpd in early April and the NNPCL placing it at 1.71 million bpd.These variations underscore the complexities of real-time reporting during a volatile period. For Nigerias oil sector, the primary focus remains closing the gap between actual output and OPEC-mandated targets to capitalize on global market shifts and secure national energy revenue.  Antisemitic Violence in 2025 Killed Highest Number of Jews in 30 Years, Study FindsViolent antisemitic attacks in 2025 resulted in the highest number of Jewish fatalities in three decades, according to a new annual report from Tel Aviv University. Throughout the year, 20 Jews were murdered in four separate attacks, the deadliest being a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed 15 lives. The report indicates that the total number of incidents in Western countries remains significantly higher than in 2022, despite various diplomatic efforts to curb regional conflicts in the Middle East.In the United Kingdom, antisemitic incidents rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a fatal car-ramming and stabbing attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. The United States also saw targeted violence, such as a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli embassy staff members. The report’s authors noted that high levels of antisemitism have become a normalized feature in societies with large Jewish minorities, observing that even where total incident numbers fell slightly, such as in France and Germany, the levels of physical violence often increased or remained dramatically higher than pre-war figures.The study also leveled harsh criticism at the Israeli government and media for politicizing the definition of antisemitism. By frequently expanding the term to include policy criticism, the report concludes that authorities have robbed the word of meaning and risk discrediting a crucial fight by politicizing it and emptying it of analytic meaning. The authors argued that the label of antisemitism is harsh and should be applied only after careful consideration based on solid, objective criteria.Furthermore, the report highlighted a concerning normalization of antisemitic rhetoric within American politics. While acknowledging President Donald Trumps historic pro-Israel actionsincluding the Abraham Accords and the recognition of Jerusalemthe study warned that the current political environment has tolerated conspiracy theories and rhetoric to an unprecedented degree. U.S. historian Christopher Browning emphasized in the report that the mixture of conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism historically leads to antisemitism, stating, Historically, when you mix conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism, you almost always get to antisemitism.Antisemitic Violence in 2025 Killed Highest Number of Jews in 30 Years, Study FindsViolent antisemitic attacks in 2025 resulted in the highest number of Jewish fatalities in three decades, according to a new annual report from Tel Aviv University. Throughout the year, 20 Jews were murdered in four separate attacks, the deadliest being a Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed 15 lives. The report indicates that the total number of incidents in Western countries remains significantly higher than in 2022, despite various diplomatic efforts to curb regional conflicts in the Middle East.In the United Kingdom, antisemitic incidents rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a fatal car-ramming and stabbing attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. The United States also saw targeted violence, such as a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli embassy staff members. The report’s authors noted that high levels of antisemitism have become a normalized feature in societies with large Jewish minorities, observing that even where total incident numbers fell slightly, such as in France and Germany, the levels of physical violence often increased or remained dramatically higher than pre-war figures.The study also leveled harsh criticism at the Israeli government and media for politicizing the definition of antisemitism. By frequently expanding the term to include policy criticism, the report concludes that authorities have robbed the word of meaning and risk discrediting a crucial fight by politicizing it and emptying it of analytic meaning. The authors argued that the label of antisemitism is harsh and should be applied only after careful consideration based on solid, objective criteria.Furthermore, the report highlighted a concerning normalization of antisemitic rhetoric within American politics. While acknowledging President Donald Trumps historic pro-Israel actionsincluding the Abraham Accords and the recognition of Jerusalemthe study warned that the current political environment has tolerated conspiracy theories and rhetoric to an unprecedented degree. U.S. historian Christopher Browning emphasized in the report that the mixture of conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism historically leads to antisemitism, stating, Historically, when you mix conspiracy theory, racism, and authoritarianism, you almost always get to antisemitism.The post Nigerias Crude Oil output rises to 1.38mbpd in MarchOPEC appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.