42 h. ago Upstream Sector Attracts $18.2bn Investment, Unlocks 1.4bn Oil Barrels

Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector has attracted $18.2 billion in new investment commitments, unlocking up to 1.4 billion barrels of oil and 5.4 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas, the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe announced on Tuesday. This surge in investment is accompanied by a […]

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6 d. ago FG revokes operating license of Oritsemeyin rig over drilling error

The federal government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revoked the operating licence of Oritsemeyin Rig and read more FG revokes operating license of Oritsemeyin rig over drilling error

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6 d. ago Upstream Petroleum Regulator Revokes Oritsemeyin Rig’s Operating Licence

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revoked the operating licence of Oritsemeyin Rig. The commission also directed the company to cease all operations upon the completion of its current well operations. The notice was contained in a letter dated September 11, 2025, addressed to Selective Marine Services Limited (SMSL) and signed by the […]

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6 d. ago NUPRC Hailed On Transparency, Efficiency In Petroleum Regulation

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been commended for transparency and efficiency by the Public Space Tracker in West Africa. In a statement, the organisation commended NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for setting a new benchmark for accountability and efficiency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to the group’s convener, Dr. […]

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6 d. ago Crude Oil Losses Have Dropped To 9,600 Barrels Daily – Nigeria’s Upstream Regulator

Nigeria’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a significant decline in crude oil losses from theft and metering issues, reaching the lowest levels the industry has seen since 2009. According to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), daily losses fell to 9,600 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, marking a milestone […]

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1 week ago Production Sharing Contract And Nigeria’s Pursuit Of Increased Crude Oil Production

Just about this time last year, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced an ambitious programme to increase Nigeria’s crude oil output by one million barrels per day, over a 12 to 24-month period. When the Commission’s Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe made this proclamation, those acquainted with the country’s oil and gas industry […]

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2 w. ago FCTA revokes Abuja parks licences, mandates fresh screening for operators

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all existing park licences across Abuja and ordered all park operators to resubmit their documentation for fresh vetting and possible reassignment. Director, Department of Development Control, Murktar Galadima, made the disclosure during an interview, shedding light on the rationale behind the demolition of Boulevard […] The post FCTA revokes Abuja parks licences, mandates fresh screening for operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCTA revokes all park licences, orders fresh screening of operators

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all park licences in Abuja, instructing operators to submit fresh applications for read more FCTA revokes all park licences, orders fresh screening of operators

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2 w. ago FCTA Withdraws Park Licences, Orders Fresh Screening Of Operators

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has withdrawn all park licences in the FCT, directing operators to resubmit their documents for fresh screening and possible reallocation. The Director of Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, made this known in an interview with newsmen while explaining the reasons for the demolition of Boulevard Park in Maitama, […]

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2 w. ago FCTA revokes all Abuja Park Licences, mandates renewed screening for operators

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all existing park licences across Abuja and ordered all park operators to resubmit their documentation for fresh vetting and possible reassignment. Director of the Department of Development Control, Murktar Galadima, revealed this during an interview, shedding light on the rationale behind the demolition of Boulevard […] The post FCTA revokes all Abuja Park Licences, mandates renewed screening for operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NUPRC Signs Production Sharing Contract With NNPCL,TotalEnergies, Sapetro

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has concluded the execution of a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and TotalEnergies/South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro) for two offshore Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) 2000 and 2001. They were awarded through the 2024 Licensing Round. The signing ceremony held in Abuja signals the […]

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2 w. ago Gas Flaring Falls To 7.16% As Daily Production Hits 7.59bn Cubic Feet In July

Nigeria has achieved a significant energy milestone as gas flaring dropped to 7.16 percent in July 2025, even as daily gas production surged to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD). The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) revealed this in the July 2025 Gas Statistics report The report showed that  gas industry has […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC

Nigeria recorded a significant boost in gas output in July 2025, with average daily production rising to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement issued on its official social media platforms on Saturday, the commission disclosed that the country attained a dual […] The post Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences

The Katsina State Government has revoked the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state with effect from August 13, 2025. The decision was contained in a circular issued on Saturday, by spokesperson for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Malam Sani Danjuma, and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa. According […] The post Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59 billion SCF

Tribune Online Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59 billion SCF The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that Nigeria achieved a significant energy milestone in July 2025, as gas flaring dropped to 7.16% while daily gas production rose to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD). Nigeria’s gas production hits daily average of 7.59 billion SCF Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Forcados, Bonny Terminals Boost Oil Output To 1.71 million bpd

Nigeria’s crude oil output has increased by 9.9 per cent in July 2025, averaging 1.71 million barrels of oil per day (bopd). This figure comprises 1.507 million bopd of crude oil and 204,864 bopd of condensates. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in its July Production data report released on Monday, showed that operations […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria sets 2026 oil output target at 2.5m barrels daily – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country is on track to achieve a crude oil production target read more Nigeria sets 2026 oil output target at 2.5m barrels daily – NUPRC

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