13 h. ago TotalEnergies commends Nigeria’s bid rounds, eyes 2025 licensing round for opportunities

TotalEnergies has commended the the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for delivering a transparent 2024 mini-bid round and has read more TotalEnergies commends Nigeria’s bid rounds, eyes 2025 licensing round for opportunities

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4 d. ago NUPRC resuscitates dormant fields to increase oil production

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), as part of its strategic initiative to raise national crude production to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026, has revealed plans to

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4 d. ago Delta Seeks Quick Resolution Of Boundary Disputes With Neighbouring States

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called on the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to ensure that the interstate boundaries involving the state and its five neighbouring states are resolved immediately. Sir Onyeme made the call on Friday in Asaba during an advocacy visit of officials of the NBC, led by its […]

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5 d. ago NUPRC targets revival of abandoned wells to achieve 2.5 mbpd by 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in furtherance of its Project One Million Barrels Initiative, has announced plans to read more NUPRC targets revival of abandoned wells to achieve 2.5 mbpd by 2026

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5 d. ago New roadmap targets $1.6bn boost for Nigeria’s palm oil value chain

Nigeria’s palm oil sector is set for renewed growth as stakeholders rally behind a new roadmap designed to drive sustainable, read more New roadmap targets $1.6bn boost for Nigeria’s palm oil value chain

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5 d. ago Upstream Regulator Targets Boosted Investments via Efficient Dispute Resolution

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said it is advancing its Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) to unlock billions of dollars in potential investments currently stalled by prolonged litigation. The commission’s chief executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe announced this during the high-level Roundtable Consultative and Sensitisation Forum for the ADRC held in Lagos on […]

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7 d. ago 2025 Oil Licensing Round Opens December 1 – Upstream Regulator

The federal government has announced plans to open the 2025 Licensing Round on December 1, 2025. The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, made this known at the NUPRC’s Project 1 Million Barrels Per Day (MMBOPD) Additional Production Investment Forum in London on Tuesday. This comes as […]

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8 d. ago Group targets 4 million farmers to boost food production in Nigeria

About four million smallholder farmers across the country will be supported and empowered by 2030 through integrated credit and agroforestry initiatives. Speaking during the Kwara Harvest Day held in Share, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, the Head of Innovations of One Acre Fund, a nonprofit organization, Dr. Adefunke Adewole, said the organization is […]

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1 week ago Upstream Regulator CEO, Komolafe, Earns Doctorate Degree, Global Sustainable Leadership Award

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, has bagged a professional doctorate in leadership (Energy Law) from the International Business School of Scandinavia. Engineer Komolafe was also honoured with the Global Sustainable Leadership Award at the Global Sustainable Education and Leadership (G-SEL) Conference 2025, held at the […]

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1 week ago FG targets ₦1.5trn agricultural financing boost for mechanisation, post

The Federal Government has unveiled a series of reforms and financing initiatives aimed at fast-tracking Nigeria’s path to food sovereignty read more FG targets ₦1.5trn agricultural financing boost for mechanisation, post-harvest systems

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1 week ago NUPRC expects increase in oil production as Emem FPSO set for final voyage to Nigeria

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has hinted at an expected increase in oil production, as EMEM Floating Production read more NUPRC expects increase in oil production as Emem FPSO set for final voyage to Nigeria

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2 w. ago FirstCap Limited Wins Capital Markets Architect Of The Year Award

FirstCap Limited, a First HoldCo Plc subsidiary, was named the Capital Markets Architect of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. According to organisers, the recognition underscores FirstCap Limited’s pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s capital markets by creating innovative investment products and financing structures designed to deepen market efficiency […]

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2 w. ago Petroleum Ministry, NUPRC, NNPC oppose creation of decommissioning, abandonment commission

…says new agency will scare off investors The Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and read more Petroleum Ministry, NUPRC, NNPC oppose creation of decommissioning, abandonment commission

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2 w. ago Prioritise Nigeria’s Oil Sector Funding, Upstream Regulator Urges Bank of America

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called on Bank of America and other key financial institutions to prioritise funding for Nigeria’s oil sector. According to NUPRC, boosting investments in upstream activities is essential to sustaining production growth and ensuring energy security. The chief executive of NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe made this call when […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria targets livestock transformation to boost food security

Maiha added that although challenges remain, the livestock industry has the capacity to compete globally..,

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3 w. ago NUPRC seeks Bank of America’s support to boost oil production

Gbenga Komolafe, commission chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Tuesday met with Chuba Ezenwa, managing read more NUPRC seeks Bank of America’s support to boost oil production

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3 w. ago Dangote Refinery targets 1,000MW power boost in $20bn expansion

Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, plans to expand his $20 billion refinery complex to generate 1,000 megawatts of read more Dangote Refinery targets 1,000MW power boost in $20bn expansion

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3 w. ago Local operators now accounts for over 30% of Nigeria’s oil production

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that implementation of the petroleum industry Act has created strong governance read more Local operators now accounts for over 30% of Nigeria’s oil production -NUPRC 

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4 w. ago Regulator Warns Public Of Fake Social Media Accounts with Komolafe’s Name

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has raised an alarm over fake social media accounts impersonating Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission’s Chief Executive. The NUPRC, however, cautioned the public against engaging with such fraudulent impersonators. A statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Media and Strategic Communication, Eniola Akinkuotu, said that Komolafe has no […]

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