
Nigeria aims for 2.5 million barrels of oil daily, Lokpobiri
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, announced Nigeria's goal of producing 2.5 million barrels of oil daily, emphasizing the need for investments and exploration.
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The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, announced Nigeria's goal of producing 2.5 million barrels of oil daily, emphasizing the need for investments and exploration.

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