Rising oil production: Stakeholders appraise role of Tantita, improved security (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's oil production rose to a 15-month high in May 2026 amid reduced violence in the Niger Delta, while violence increased in northern regions.

• Niger Delta violence declined by 20.9% between 2023 and 2025, with fatalities down 8.3%
• Nigeria's oil production reached 1.53 million barrels per day in May 2026, exceeding OPEC quota
• Tantita Security Services credited with reducing pipeline vandalism and improving oil production
• Violence increased in northern regions including North-West, North-East, and North-Central between 2023 and 2025