Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?

What the report says

Al Jazeera reports that Nigeria is looking to expand its role in global gas markets after the war involving Iran disrupted supplies and tightened international natural gas conditions. The discussion centers on Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources, who says the situation has created an opening for the country to grow gas output and attract new investment.

According to the report, Nigeria is advancing plans tied to the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, while also seeking to boost liquefied natural gas exports to meet stronger demand, especially in Europe. The minister also frames the strategy as part of a broader push to develop more gas projects and move them toward final investment decisions before 2030.

At the same time, the report notes a domestic tension: many Nigerians still face high cooking gas prices. Ekpo outlines efforts to reduce liquefied petroleum gas costs, encourage households to move away from firewood, charcoal and kerosene, and cut gas flaring. The piece suggests Nigeria sees a chance to benefit from global market shifts, but that any gains will have to be balanced against local energy affordability and access. For context, Nigeria has long held major natural gas reserves but has struggled to convert them into broad domestic and export benefits.