Nigeria Risks Energy, Trade Instability in Russia-Ukraine War – Prof Akinyemi Former External Affairs Minister, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has warned that Nigeria could face energy and trade disruptions if it gets entangled in the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking on Channels Television, Akinyemi said global power play between the US, Russia, and Europe will affect oil markets, tariffs, and trade flows, with direct consequences for Nigeria’s economy. He advised African nations to avoid being pawns in conflicts between global powers, stressing that Nigeria must narrowly define its national interests to safeguard stability. According to him, while Russia seeks to reassert Soviet-era influence, Nigeria should focus on energy security, trade resilience, and non-alignment in global rivalries. #NigeriaEconomy #RussiaUkraineWar #EnergySecurity #GlobalPolitics

"In a major crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism, the Nigerian Army has arrested 43 suspects and uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites in the Niger Delta region. Between May 26 and June 8, 2025, troops recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in coordinated raids across four states. This operation highlights the Army's commitment to tackling oil theft and protecting Nigeria's resources 💦 #NigerDelta #OilTheft #PipelineVandalism #NigerianArmy #EnergySecurity #NationalSecurity"