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NUPRC, defence ministry partner on oil infrastructure security

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has called for deeper collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Defence to strengthen the protection of the country’s oil and gas infrastructure through non-kinetic security interventions. Vanguard reported that a statement by the Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, said the move followed a meeting between a […]

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Nigeria can hit 1.9 million bpd crude oil production — NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has expressed confidence that Nigeria can increase crude oil production to 1.9 million barrels per day, following recent gains that saw the country attain a peak production level of 1.86 million bpd in May. According to Vanguard, the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on […]

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US crude imports from Nigeria fall 15% in Q1

The United States spent $578.78m on crude oil imports from Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, down from $681.40m in the corresponding period of 2025, according to data from the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The latest figures, contained in the agencies’ March 2026 international trade report, show that […]

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Refiners fail to lift $3.13bn worth of crude in Q1 — NUPRC

Domestic refiners in Nigeria left an estimated $3.13bn worth of crude oil unlifted in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting deepening inefficiencies in the country’s crude supply framework. Analysis of data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Wednesday showed that while crude producers made significant volumes available under the Domestic Crude Supply […]

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NUPRC reports 4.2% rise in March oil output

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s oil production rose by 4.2 per cent to 1.546 million barrels per day in March 2026, compared to 1.483 mbpd recorded in February. In its oil production status report released yesterday, the Commission said crude oil production (excluding condensate) increased by 5.2 per cent […]

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NNPCL reports ₦2.68tn revenue despite oil production drop

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a revenue collection of N2.68 trillion from its economic activities in February 2026, even as crude oil production declined to 1.51 million barrels per day amid pipeline outages and operational setbacks. According to The PUNCH, the company reported a 4.2 per cent increase in revenue for its […]

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OPEC+ to boost oil output by 206,000 bpd in April

OPEC+ decided on Sunday to increase oil production by 206,000 barrels per day starting in April. The decision came from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+. The announcement followed a virtual meeting of member countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, […]

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IPPG reports 5.8% rise in 2025 oil output

Nigeria’s average crude oil production in 2025 increased to 1.64 million barrels per day, representing a 5.8 per cent year-on-year rise from 1.55mbpd in the corresponding period of 2024, according to the Independent Petroleum Producers Group. Chairman of IPPG, Mr. Adegbite Falade, disclosed this at the just-concluded Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026 in Abuja. He […]