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Nigeria’s Oil Output Climbs Past Its OPEC Quota
Nigeria's oil production reached a 15-month high in May 2026, surpassing its OPEC quota as pipeline security improved and outages decreased. The increase was attributed to enhanced security measures and reduced operational disruptions.
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