03 Feb 2026

Distinguished participants, esteemed investors and industry leaders joining us from across the world, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for logging in today. 1. On behalf of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, I extend a formal welcome to all participants attending this Webinar on Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round. Although, we are convening virtua...
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19 Jan 2026

Distinguished industry leaders, Esteemed colleagues, and honored guests, 1.  Today, I stand before you with a profound sense of responsibility and purpose. The oil industry in Nigeria is not just the backbone of our economy; it is the heartbeat of our nation’s progress and the promise of our development and future prosperity. 2.  This is my first engagement with the industry since assu...
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14 Jan 2026

The Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has unveiled her vision for the country’s upstream sector. This transformative vision rests on three pillars: Production optimization and revenue expansion; regulatory predictability and speed; and safe, governed and sustainable operations. She said this aligns with ...
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08 Jan 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have taken significant steps toward enhancing regulatory efficiency and encouraging investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. This renewed collaboration was formalized during a meeting held at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on Thursday...
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08 Jan 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is proud to announce the 2025 licensing round pre-bid conference scheduled for 9am Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. This announcement is sequel to a notice already published by the NUPRC in foreign and local newspapers in line with the Petroleum Industry Act. The focus area...
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23 Dec 2025

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has assumed office with a clear message to advance the country’s upstream oil and gas sector in line with the mandate of the Commission as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The NUPRC boss said this during her first town hall meeting with manageme...
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15 Dec 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued Permits to Access Flare Gas to 28 successful awardees under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a pivotal shift from environmental liability to economic opportunity in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. The Commission awarded the permits to the winners at the official ceremony ti...
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13 Dec 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has restated its commitment to preventing and tackling corruption, promising to deliver an untainted 2025 Licensing Round. The Commission Chief Executive, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, made the promise at an event held at the Commission’s headquarters in commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day this week. At th...
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