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West Africa News

 

Nigerian Crude Oil Loading Programs Hold Steady for April

Feb 27, 2026

Loading of four key Nigerian crudes in April will hold steady, preliminary loading programmes seen by Reuters showed, while lower demand and high freight rates continued to weigh on Angolan differentialsAmong recent offers was Kissanje at dated Brent minus 85 cents, compared to dated Brent minus $1 heard in December, showing demand had slowly picked up, a trader said.Others were Angola's Hungo crude at dated Brent minus $3…

Nigeria’s Refining Revolution is Reshaping West Africa’s Energy Landscape

Mar 26, 2025

The launch of the Dangote Refinery near the Port of Lagos presents an exciting opportunity to transform the energy and shipping markets in West Africa. And it stands to boost Nigeria’s role as an influential player in the global oil industry…

Logistics News

MARAD Approves Deepwater Port License for $8.2b LNG Project

MARAD Approves Deepwater Port License for $8.2b LNG Project

Morocco Opens First Terminal at Nador West Med Port

Morocco Opens First Terminal at Nador West Med Port

World Bank: 2026 Global Commodity Prices to Rise 23%

World Bank: 2026 Global Commodity Prices to Rise 23%

Russia Reverts to Arctic Grain Export Route For the First Time Since WW2

Russia Reverts to Arctic Grain Export Route For the First Time Since WW2

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