Tag: OPEC
The impact of COVID-19, oil price war on developing countries
Developing countries could see their oil and gas income fall by between 50 percent and 85 per cent this year, that's according to a joint statement by the International Energy Agency and OPEC. The global organizations warned that the coronavirus pandemic could have potentially far-reaching economic and social consequences. Steve Osho, Managing Director at Comercio Partners Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.
Nigeria to delay non-critical spending, defer Eurobond sale
Minister Zainab Ahmed told journalists in Abuja that Africa’s largest economy will prioritize “major capital expenditures.”
Global markets continue slide on COVID-19, oil price war
Global central banks unveil bigger spending measures to counter the effects of the coronavirus outbreak – this comes as OPEC and the International Energy Agency warn that developing countries could lose up to 85 per cent of oil and gas income this year. Gbite Oduneye, Co-Founder of Eagle Global Markets joins CNBC Africa to breakdown the impact of the global pandemic on markets.
OPEC and IEA warn developing countries could lose up to 85% of oil and gas income this year
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo expressed “deep concerns” about the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, warning it could have “potentially far-reaching economic and social consequences.”
NSE banking index down 8.9%: A wrap of Nigeria’s FX market
Global markets are in bear territory after oil prices crashed after OPEC’s failure to strike a deal with its allies on production cuts last week caused Saudi Arabia to slash the price of its crude exports. Muktar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact on Nigeria's equities market.
Oil price crash: How can Africa’s oil producers stay ahead?
Oil prices plunged over 26 per cent after a breakdown in talks in Vienna last week as OPEC failed to reach a deal with its allies on production cuts. In the face of an all-out price war, how can Africa's oil producers like Nigeria stay ahead? Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group and Usoro Essien, Head of Research at Vetiva Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.
US crude prices drop below $30 a barrel after OPEC deal failure sparks price war, oil-dependent economies left vulnerable
Nigeria’s $34.6 billion Budget for 2020 was benchmarked on an oil price of $57 per barrel. It expected crude oil sales to contribute 35 percent of government revenue. The oil prices' plunge has forced the Nigerian government to review its budget.
OPEC & allies meet as coronavirus hits demand
OPEC and allies will convene in Vienna for a two-day meeting that is crucial to the global oil market in the coming months. Kayode Akindele, Partner at TIA Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.
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