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Fed Govt May Exceed N7.89trn 2021 Revenue Target As Oil Prices Soars

Fed Govt May Exceed N7.89trn 2021 Revenue Target As Oil Prices Soars         There are indications that the Federal Government may be on course to meet and perhaps, surpass the projected oil revenue target in the 2021 budget if the recent rise in the prices of...

Oil Rises above $50, Highest In Nine Months

Oil Rises above $50, Highest In Nine Months         The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, soared above the $50 per barrel mark on Thursday for the first time since early March, buoyed by hopes of a faster demand recovery as countries start to roll out COVID-19...

Oil Price Rises By 2% After Falling To $36

Oil Price Rises By 2% After Falling To $36       The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, gained nearly two per cent on Monday, shaking off earlier losses, as the United States heads into a contentious presidential election. Brent, against which Nigeria’s oil is priced, had fallen more...

Oil Price Rises To $43

Oil Price Rises To $43       Oil gained more than one per cent on Tuesday on the prospect the United States nearing a deal on coronavirus relief, but the threat to demand from rising COVID-19 cases worldwide and increased Libyan output kept prices from moving higher. Reuters...

Oil Marketers Concerned About Possible Unrest When Prices Rebound

Oil Marketers Concerned About Possible Unrest When Prices Rebound         Petroleum marketers have urged the Federal Government to take decisive steps in addressing deregulation concerns in the downstream sector to avoid a civil unrest that may arise when oil prices rebound. According to the Major Oil Marketers...

Crude Oil Price Rises By 6% To $41

Crude Oil Price Rises By 6% To $41       The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, surged by six per cent on Monday after doctors said the United States President Donald Trump could soon be discharged from the hospital where he was being treated for COVID-19. The upturn...