The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) revealed that Nigeria’s oil production in August 2023 rose to 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 1.08 million barrels in July. This increase allowed Nigeria to move from third place to second place among Africa’s largest crude oil producers, trailing behind Libya. OPEC’s monthly oil market report attributed Nigeria’s improved output to direct communication for the month of August 2023. Although Nigeria’s 100,000 barrel increase