Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, stated that the US-Israel conflict with Iran has prompted Nigeria to expand its natural gas production. He noted that the situation in Iran has put pressure on the global natural gas market, presenting a potential opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen its position as a major gas supplier. Nigeria is seeking to attract investment, expand production, and position its liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet growing international demand, particularly in the European market.