5 d. ago Oil prices sink below $67 as Iran backs off Strait of Hormuz retaliation

Global crude oil prices have plummeted below $67 per barrel, following Iran’s decision not to block the Strait of Hormuz in response to recent U.S. airstrikes, defusing fears of a global energy crisis and easing market volatility. After surging to $77.08 on June 19 amid rising Middle East tensions, Brent crude (Nigeria’s crude grade) fell […] The post Oil prices sink below $67 as Iran backs off Strait of Hormuz retaliation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gulf Airspace Reopens After US–Iran Tensions Disrupt Regional Flights

Airspace restrictions over Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Kuwait have been lifted following a night of heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran, restoring calm to the Gulf region’s aviation corridors. The temporary suspension of civilian aviation was triggered by Iranian retaliatory strikes on US military installations in the Gulf, […]

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1 week ago Trump Calls For Peace In Middle East After Iran’s Retaliatory Counter

As part of efforts to end war in the Middle East, United States of America’s President,  Donald Trump, has called for peace. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following Iran’s retaliatory strikes against an U.S. base in Qatar. Trump shrugged off Monday’s launch of multiple missiles at the United States’ Al Udeid base […] The post Trump Calls For Peace In Middle East After Iran’s Retaliatory Counter-Strikes On U.S. Base In Qatar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Iran Strikes U.S. Base In Qatar In Retaliation For Nuclear Facility Attack

Iran launched a sequence of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and possibly other U.S. positions in Iraq on Monday, June 23, 2025, in retaliation for earlier U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps described the attack as “powerful and destructive,” asserting it […] The post Iran Strikes U.S. Base In Qatar In Retaliation For Nuclear Facility Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NNPCL, marketers raise petrol price again amid global oil tension

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Petrol prices rose again across major cities on Monday as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil marketers adjusted their pump prices upward in response to rising crude oil prices and continued pressure on the naira. Checks across Abuja and Lagos showed that petrol now sells between N915 […] The post NNPCL, marketers raise petrol price again amid global oil tension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘No one dirtier than Trump’: Iranians protest, call for retaliation after US strikes

Tribune Online ‘No one dirtier than Trump’: Iranians protest, call for retaliation after US strikes “Iranian people are people of honor, and we will definitely give a strong response... ‘No one dirtier than Trump’: Iranians protest, call for retaliation after US strikes Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Global oil prices may rise as Iran vows retaliation after US strikes 

Tribune Online Global oil prices may rise as Iran vows retaliation after US strikes  The global prices of oil may see a spike following US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran, directly... Global oil prices may rise as Iran vows retaliation after US strikes  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Petrol Pump Prices May Not Rise In Nigeria Despite Hike Int’l Market Rate

There are reports indicating that pump price of petrol in Nigeria may not go up despite a sharp rise in the price of crude in the international market. Despite being an oil-producing nation, Nigeria relies heavily on imported petroleum products. This means that any rise in global oil prices is directly reflected in local fuel […]

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3 w. ago Israel To Attack ‘Every Site, Target’, Iran Warns Of More Strikes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will strike “every site and every target” of Iran, after Iran launched waves of missiles in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Friday. The Israeli military also said the Air Force was carrying out extensive strikes in various areas of Iran. The military said it was striking Iran and had […]

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3 w. ago What to know about Israel’s Iron Dome — possible reasons Iran missiles hit Tel Aviv

Tribune Online What to know about Israel’s Iron Dome — possible reasons Iran missiles hit Tel Aviv The strikes were in retaliation for Israel’s recent deep-strike operation into Iranian territory, where jets and drones were deployed against nuclear and military infrastructure. What to know about Israel’s Iron Dome — possible reasons Iran missiles hit Tel Aviv Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Israel vows to make Tehran ‘burn’ after Iranian retaliatory strikes

Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes on Saturday, the day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive against its read more Israel vows to make Tehran ‘burn’ after Iranian retaliatory strikes

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3 w. ago Nigerian Gov’t Condemns Israeli ‘Preemptive Attack’ On Iranian Territory, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a preemptive Israeli strike on Iranian territory earlier this week that triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. In a strongly worded press release issued Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal government expressed “grave concern” over the spiraling hostilities, urging both nations to halt further military […]

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3 w. ago ‘Bitter and painful fate’ awaits Israel — Iran’s Supreme Leader reacts to deadly strikes

Tribune Online ‘Bitter and painful fate’ awaits Israel — Iran’s Supreme Leader reacts to deadly strikes He promised retaliation, saying Israel will face a “bitter and painful fate.” ‘Bitter and painful fate’ awaits Israel — Iran’s Supreme Leader reacts to deadly strikes Tribune Online

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