Nigeria’s upstream sector attracts $18.2bn investment
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has announced that the country’s competitive reform agenda has delivered…
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Nigeria’s upstream reforms unlock $18.2bn investments – NUPRC
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is witnessing a surge in investor confidence, driven by recent upstream reforms that have unlocked $18.2 billion…
NUPRC converts Ingentia Energies’ PPL 202 to PML 66
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has converted Ingentia Energies’ Petroleum Prospecting Licence 202 into Petroleum Mining Lease 66. The conversion agreement…
NUPRC revokes Oritsemeyin rig licence over safety breach
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has revoked the operating licence of the Oritsemeyin Rig after a drilling incident at the UDIBE-2…
Nigeria’s crude oil theft drops to lowest in 16 years — NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced that crude oil losses dropped to 9,600 barrels per day in July 2025, the…
Gas flaring drops despite production surge, says NUPRC
Nigeria has recorded a major energy milestone as gas flaring dropped to 7.16 per cent in July 2025, despite an increase in…
FG seeks to regain upstream market share in Africa – NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is implementing bold measures to restore the country’s leading role in Africa’s oil and gas investment…
Nigeria produced 1.372tn SCF of gas in H1 2025 – NUPRC
Nigeria produced a total of 1.372 trillion Standard Cubic Feet of natural gas between January and June 2025, marking a notable increase…
220 oil blocks remain untapped across Nigeria – NUPRC
Nigeria has 220 open oil blocks across its onshore and offshore basins, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.…
Nigeria hits OPEC quota first time in five months
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector posted a modest rebound in June 2025, with crude oil production meeting the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…
Host community trusts get ₦97bn, $149m from settlors – NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has revealed that approximately 102 Host Community Development Trusts have received a total of ₦97 billion…
Nigeria’s oil rig count surges after $bn investment
Nigeria’s upstream oil sector has received a significant lift, as crude oil producers invested $8 billion in rig infrastructure over the past…