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OPEC President Says Oil Price Will Rise In September.

Published

8 years ago

August 8, 2016

The president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohammad Al-Sada says oil prices will rise in September through December, following expectations of higher oil demand.

Mohammed Al-Sada said that the oil prices since February 2016 had experienced a steady improvement following a decline in crude oil production, supply outages and a decrease in oil inventories, while the global demand for oil improved in that period.

According to OPEC secretariat, Al-Sada said that the recent decline observed in oil prices and the current market volatility is only temporary.

“These are more of an outcome resulting from weaker refinery margins, inventory overhang – particularly of product stocks, timing of Brexit and its impact on the financial futures markets, including that of crude oil,” he said.

OPEC basket price as at Monday stood at $40.08 a barrel, compared with $39.60 on Friday, while Brent crude opened around $42.

The minister added that the economies of major oil consuming countries are expected to improve, which in turn would augment oil demand in the coming quarters, especially in preparation for the approaching winter season in the northern hemisphere.

This expectation of higher crude oil demand in third and fourth quarters of 2016, coupled with decrease in availability is leading the analysts to conclude that the current bear market is only temporary and oil price would increase during later part of 2016.

Al-Sada, who doubles as Qatar’s minister of energy and industry, reminded that investment is needed not only to meet the growth in demand but also to stem the natural decline of oil production from operating wells.

The president alluded to the expected decline in the oil supply vis-à-vis the demand and tightening of the markets in the period ahead, due to the unprecedented drop in capital expenditure in the oil and das projects across the globe during 2015 and 2016 leading to curtailment of investments which were scheduled to be undertaken over the next four years.

OPEC continues to monitor developments closely, and is in constant deliberations with all member states on ways and means to help restore stability and order to the oil market.

An informal meeting of OPEC member countries is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the 15th International Energy Forum which will take place in Algeria from September 26 to 28, 2016.

Source: www.thecable.ng

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Guinness World Record: Tunde Onakoya Is Yet To Be Defeated After 44 Hours Of Chess Marathon

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7 hours ago

April 19, 2024

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Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon! The record he is set to break is 58 hours.

Tunde Onakoya has already been playing in the chess marathon for approximately 44 hours straight. This is at the time of this writing. Starting on April 17th and going until April 19th, the event is happening in the famous Times Square in New York City.

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So far, Onakoya has beaten everyone he’s played, including a really good chess player from New York named Shawn Martinez.

Tunde Onakoya beats a very worthy opponent and one of New York’s finest, National Chess Master Shawn Martinez!

6 hours down, 52 hours to go!#TundeChessMarathon pic.twitter.com/oXBjfakdBm

— Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD) April 17, 2024

Onakoya’s manager, Taiwo, says the official rules allow for 5-minute breaks every hour. But Onakoya only took a total of 30 minutes of rest after playing 12 people in a row for 15 hours! That’s intense! He said he’s playing two sets of games at the same time, and he can’t lose any of them to win the record.

He wrote,

“The opponent on the first set is Shawn Martinez, a US National Chess Master, and he will play with Tunde throughout the attempt.

“Opponents in the second set are random players. He can’t lose any game on either set.

“Only Tunde’s match against Shawn Martinez is considered valid for the record. He is not competing in his simultaneous play against random opponents in the second set. NYC, come out and play regardless.”

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MUSIC

Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ Reaches 100 Million Views On YouTube

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

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'Unavailable' Reaches 100 Million Views On YouTube | Fab.ng

There’s no stopping Davido’s “Unavailable”! The song continues to dominate the music scene, racking up impressive accolades and eye-catching streaming numbers. This solidifies its status as a global smash hit. This isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a cultural phenomenon.

Streaming Domination

The song has surpassed a staggering 100 million streams on both YouTube and Spotify. This is a particularly impressive feat for Davido on Spotify, as “Unavailable” becomes his first single to achieve this milestone on the platform.

Music Video Success

The song’s vibrant music video, featuring South African artist Musa Keys, has also reached the coveted 100 million view mark on YouTube. This adds “Unavailable” to Davido’s exclusive club of songs with over 100 million streams, joining his 2017 hits “If,” “Fall,” and “FIA.”

Critical Acclaim and Industry Impact

The song’s impact extends far beyond streaming numbers. “Unavailable” was even crowned Rihanna’s favourite song of 2023, a huge co-sign from a musical powerhouse. Furthermore, the song dominated the Afrobeats scene, becoming the most streamed Afrobeats release of the year.

Continued Growth

Capitalizing on the song’s success, Davido released a remix EP featuring collaborations with established artists like Jamaican dancehall star Sean Paul and American rapper Latto.

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The song’s international appeal is further solidified by achieving Gold certification in France after surpassing 15 million streams in the country.

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BREAKING NEWS

EFCC Detains Cubana Chief Priest Ahead Of Arraignment Today

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

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Cubana Chief Priest: Arraigned Over Naira Abuse | Fab.ng

Pascal Okechukwu, also known by his alias Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to make a courtroom appearance today, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. This comes as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) gears up to formally charge him.

Reportedly, the EFCC has held the socialite in custody ahead of his scheduled arraignment before Justice Kehinde Ogundare at the Federal High Court located in Lagos.

Cubana Chief Priest is facing three charges related to the improper handling of Nigerian currency during social gatherings.

The allegations stem from an incident on February 13, 2024, at Eko Hotel. Here, the EFCC claims Cubana Chief Priest engaged in activities that involved spraying and manipulating ₦500 notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was for two hours while participating in festivities.

The EFCC’s prosecution team, led by Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) along with seven other legal representatives, formally complained on April 4, 2024.

The commission contends that Cubana Chief Priest’s actions violated Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007 and are subject to legal consequences.

In light of the recent conviction of Bobrisky, a prominent figure known for controversial acts, he received a six-month prison sentence for a similar offence. The EFCC released a statement indicating that several celebrities are currently under investigation for alleged misconduct involving the national currency.

In the statement, the agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said,

“Many of them have made useful statements to the commission and many more have been invited by investigators working on the matter.

“The EFCC will not relent in its no-sacred-cow mode of operations and the public should be wary of running afoul of laws against the crime.”

The agency that fights corruption (the anti-graft agency) has been flooded with videos showing people mistreating the Nigerian currency (naira abuse). They made it clear that they would only be looking into and punishing new cases of this kind of behaviour.

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