Nigeria’s $5 Billion Oil-Backed Loan from Aramco Stalls Amid Falling Crude Prices
Talks on $5B Oil Loan With Aramco Slow Down Discussions between Nigeria and Saudi Aramco over a $5 billion oil-backed loan have stalled as falling crude prices complicate negotiations. Reuters reports that the drop in global oil prices has made it harder for both sides to agree on terms for what would be Nigeria’s largest such deal and Aramco’s first major financing move in the country. “It’s hard to find anyone to underwrite it,” said one source familiar with the talks. The delay comes at a critical time, as Nigeria seeks foreign loans to support its 2025 budget amid rising fiscal pressures and limited revenue sources. Oil Price Drop Puts Pressure on Deal Oil prices have fallen by about 20% , with Brent crude now trading around $65 per barrel , down from over $82 in January . This decline […]