Nigeria pumped 1.53 million bpd of crude in May — a 15-month high — as a crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta helps Africa's top producer finally meet, and slightly exceed, its OPEC+ quota.

Nigeria's crude oil production surpassed its OPEC quota in May 2026, reaching a 15-month high. This boost in Nigeria oil production strengthens its positio

Nigeria has exceeded its crude oil production quota set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for the first time in...