The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has congratulated Mrs. Maryamu Idris on her appointment as Nigeria’s National Representative to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The appointment, …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Falls Below OPEC Quota in August
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell again in August, reversing recent gains that had lifted the country above its OPEC quota for two consecutive months. The drop has raised fresh concerns …
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NUPRC Revokes Oritsemeyin Rig Licence Over Safety Breach
An oil and gas industry consultant, Dr. Maurice Ibe, has said the revocation of the operating licence of the Oritsemeyin Rig is a clear warning to upstream operators in Nigeria …
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Nigeria Produces 1.37 Trillion scf of Gas in Six Months as Experts Warn on Policy Gaps
Nigeria produced about 1.37 trillion standard cubic feet (scf) of natural gas between January and June 2025, according to fresh data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). …
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NUPRC Says 220 Unlicensed Oil Blocks Awaiting Bidders
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that 220 oil blocks across Nigeria are not abandoned but are waiting for new concessionaires to take over through proper licensing …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTOil & Gas
NUPRC Targets 810,000 Barrels Daily from Deep Offshore Oil Reserves
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has intensified efforts to boost the country’s crude oil production, with a renewed focus on unlocking 810,000 barrels per day (bpd) from Nigeria’s …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Rigs Rise to 46 as NUPRC Pushes for Higher Production
The number of crude oil drilling rigs operating in Nigeria rose to 46 this week, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This marks a steady increase from …
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Oil Companies Oppose Govt’s Order to Supply Dangote, Local Refineries
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that many oil companies in Nigeria opposed the Federal Government’s directive to supply crude oil to local refineries, including the Dangote …
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Shell Buys 12.5% Bonga Oil Stake From TotalEnergies in $510m Deal
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of global energy giant Shell, has acquired an additional 12.5 percent stake in Nigeria’s Bonga oil field from TotalEnergies, boosting …
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has directed that all crude oil and petroleum product exporters must obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number (UIN) …