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Nigeria's oil output falls as weaker prices threaten trade surplus

Nigeria's oil production reportedly declined by 5,000 barrels per day in August, while moderating oil prices are expected to narrow the country's trade surplus. The developments point to pressure on export revenues.

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Lower oil income could weaken Nigeria's external finances and increase vulnerability to further energy-market shocks.

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  1. Nigeria oil output drops by 5,000bpd in August ↗punchng.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
  2. Nigeria trade surplus to narrow as oil prices moderate ↗punchng.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
  3. Nigeria's oil output hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC production rises ↗vanguardngr.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
  4. Nigeria's Oil Output Hits 1.573m Bpd As Opec Production Rises ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC

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