March 2003
Bloody Clash of Rival Political Party Supporters in Turbulent Niger Delta - 2003-03-31
A violent clash between supporters of Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party and the opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party has resulted in fears of numerous casualties.…
Increase in Oil Prices in Global Markets - 2003-03-28
Oil prices have surged to their highest levels since the onset of the Iraq war, with Brent crude reaching $27.50 and light crude nearly $31…
Unpreparedness of Multinational Oil Companies in Nigeria - 2003-03-27
Multinational oil companies in Nigeria are hesitant to resume operations despite tribal militants' announcement to end a two-week conflict. The violence has resulted in significant…
Nigerian Army Intervention to Restore Peace - 2003-03-25
The Nigerian army is intervening in the Niger Delta to restore peace after ethnic clashes resulted in at least 60 deaths and significant reductions in…
Today, Oil Prices Increased in Global Markets and Stock Values Fell - 2003-03-24
Oil prices rose today due to fears of a prolonged conflict in Iraq and unrest in Nigeria, which reduced oil production. This led to a…
Nigerian Militants Threaten to Blow Up Oil Facilities - 2003-03-23
Militants from the Ijaw ethnic group in Nigeria are threatening to attack oil facilities in response to ongoing violence with security forces. This conflict has…
The US and UK Claim Iraq Attempted to Purchase Uranium from Niger
The US and UK allege that Iraq sought to buy uranium from Niger, but the IAEA's director has dismissed the evidence as inauthentic. This situation…
A Major Opposition Politician in Nigeria Shot Dead
Harry Marshall, a key opposition politician in Nigeria, was shot dead at his home in Abuja just six weeks before the presidential elections. He was…