Nigerian crude climbs to $70 per barrel as global tensions intensify Story by Martha Gwary Nigeria’s crude oil prices have surged to around $70 per barrel, rising from $68 earlier in the week, driven by a decline in U.S. crude inventories and heightened geopolitical tensions. Brent crude was trading at $69.30 per barrel on 26 September, marking a modest monthly gain of 3 per cent. Nigerian crude typically commands a slight premium over Brent due to its high quality — characterised by low sulphur content and a high yield of gasoline and...