Nigeria’s crude oil output recorded a slight rebound in March 2026, rising to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the latest report by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
The figure, based on official data submitted by Nigerian authorities, marks a 5.25 percent increase from the 1.31 million bpd produced in February.
Despite this improvement, production still falls short of Nigeria’s OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd by about 117,000 bpd, underscoring the gap the country needs to close.
Alternative estimates from secondary sources, including energy intelligence platforms, placed Nigeria’s output slightly higher at 1.46 million bpd for the same period.
Even with the differing figures, Nigeria retained its position as Africa’s leading oil producer in March, ahead of Libya, which recorded 1.30 million bpd. This comes despite ongoing operational and structural challenges that have caused fluctuations in output earlier in the year.
Nigeria’s modest gains contrast sharply with the broader OPEC landscape, where total crude production dropped significantly by 7.88 million bpd to an average of 20.79 million bpd in March.
The steep 27.5 percent decline represents one of the most severe supply disruptions in decades, largely linked to a regional conflict that began on February 28. Before the crisis, OPEC+ members had been gradually increasing production, but evolving market conditions have forced major adjustments across the alliance.
On the domestic front, higher production figures have been reported by local agencies. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission estimated output at 1.84 million bpd in early April, while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited reported 1.71 million bpd.
These variations highlight the challenges of real-time data tracking in a volatile environment. For Nigeria, the key priority remains increasing output to meet OPEC targets and fully benefit from shifts in the global oil market.
A new report by Tel Aviv University has revealed that 2025 recorded the highest number of Jewish fatalities from antisemitic violence in the past 30 years.
According to the study, 20 Jews were killed in four separate attacks during the year. The deadliest incident occurred during Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, where 15 people lost their lives.
The report noted that antisemitic incidents across Western countries remain significantly higher than in 2022, despite diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
In the United Kingdom, reported cases rose from 3,556 in 2024 to 3,700 in 2025, including a deadly car-ramming and stabbing attack on a major religious holiday. The United States also experienced targeted violence, including a shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum that killed two Israeli embassy staff members.
Researchers observed that high levels of antisemitism have become increasingly normalized in societies with large Jewish populations. Even in countries like France and Germany, where overall incidents declined slightly, levels of physical violence remained elevated compared to pre-war periods.
The study also criticized the Israeli government and media, arguing that expanding the definition of antisemitism to include political criticism risks diluting its meaning and undermining efforts to combat it effectively.
Additionally, the report warned about the growing normalization of antisemitic rhetoric in American politics. While acknowledging policies such as the Abraham Accords under Donald Trump, researchers cautioned that conspiracy theories and extreme rhetoric have become more widespread.
Historian Christopher Browning noted that historically, the combination of conspiracy theories, racism, and authoritarianism often leads to increased antisemitism.
