Nigeria oil output hits six-year high, above OPEC target
Though the west African country’s oil production has historically been hampered by pipeline theft and allegations of state corruption and mismanagement, the June numbers mark the highest recorded crude production since April 2020.74 million barrels per day in June, the NUPRC said.
Africa’s largest oil producer has increased production in recent years in part by cracking down on theft while also hiring former militants who sabotaged pipelines to act as security.
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