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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Lokpobiri Begs EPC Contractors to Return as Nigeria Seeks Oil Sector Revival
The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies that exited Nigeria in recent years to return, as the country pushes for …
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NMDPRA Urges Strict Compliance with Oil and Gas Sector Regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger compliance with oil and gas sector regulations, especially in midstream and downstream operations. This call was made …
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Nigeria Loses N121bn Daily to Oil Theft Despite $16bn Petroleum Investment – Reps
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s petroleum sector has attracted about $16 billion in investment since the signing of the Petroleum Industry …
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NUPRC Generates N28.11bn from Oil Licence Fees in Five Months
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has generated a total of N28.11 billion in miscellaneous oil revenue between January and May 2025. This amount, which was fully remitted to …
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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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Bureaucracy, Regulatory Hurdles Threaten Investment in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector – Neconde Energy
The Nigerian oil and gas industry is battling serious investment and operational setbacks caused by excessive bureaucracy and a complex regulatory framework, according to Neconde Energy Limited, one of the …
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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) …
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Crude oil refiners in Nigeria have raised alarm over their inability to access crude oil locally, blaming the situation on oil producers’ preference to sell crude to international traders in …
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Nigerian Oil Companies Now Lead Nation’s Crude Production as Indigenous Firms Surpass 50% Output Share
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is undergoing a major transformation as local oil companies now produce more than half of the country’s total crude oil output. This development marks a …