NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round offering 40 oil blocks
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced the 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land,…
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NUPRC threatens revocation over undeveloped flare gas sites
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has cautioned that firms handed flare gas commercialisation sites could forfeit their permits should they fail…
19 oil licences set to expire this year — NUPRC
No fewer than 19 oil licences in Nigeria’s upstream sector have stated expiry dates falling within 2026, according to the Nigerian Upstream…
NUPRC explores crude swap deals to cut costs
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Friday disclosed that it is consulting with stakeholders on introducing domestic crude oil and gas…
NUPRC awards 37 oil blocks to 31 companies despite ‘threats’
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Tuesday declared 31 companies as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks under the 2025…
NUPRC opens bidding for 50 oil, gas blocks
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission will on Tuesday commence the decisive commercial phase of the 2025 oil and gas licensing round,…
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…
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,…
Nigeria’s crude oil output could reach 1.9mbpd – NUPRC
Nigeria’s crude oil production has the potential to increase to 1.9 million barrels per day in the near term, following recent gains…
NUPRC workers begin indefinite strike, shut offices nationwide
Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission commenced an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday over unresolved welfare concerns, leading to the…
NNPCL, NUPRC remit over ₦322bn, $116.9m to federation account
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission remitted over N322bn and $116.9m into the Federation Account…
Nigeria exported 80% crude in Q1 2026 despite local refineries — NUPRC
Oil companies in Nigeria exported about 80 per cent of the country’s crude oil production in the first quarter of 2026 despite…