* About 15-20 Nigerian cargoes remained from the September programme. Egina was being offered at least $4 above dated Brent, traders said. About three Forcados cargoes remain and Qua Iboe was still on offer at dated Brent plus $2.50.
* A handful of September-loading Angolan crude remained on offer to Asia on a cif basis.
* Indonesia's Pertamina issued a buy tender for crude for November delivery of West African crude cargoes. The tender closes on Aug. 30 and remains valid until Sept. 3.
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