02 Jul 2025

The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has emerged as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector transformation through strategic reforms, regulatory clarity, and increased investment inflows. This was the highlight of the presentation delivered by the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, at the 24t...

11 Jun 2025

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has presented the Commission’s plans to reduce carbon emissions from Nigeria’s oil & gas sector while continuing to support energy security and economic growth at the 2025 Global Energy Show, in Canada. The CCE, represented by the Director, Energy Sustainability a...

10 Jun 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) welcomed a delegation from the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) at its headquarters in Abuja. The visit was led by IPPG Chairman, Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa, who also serves as the Chairman of Waltersmith Group, an indigenous oil and gas company. The visit was a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration ...

05 Jun 2025

Rebuts report on expiration of 40 Oil Block Licences The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has firmly stated that no violations of oil licensing guidelines occurred during the 2024 Oil Block Licensing Round, refuting recent allegations made in an online newspaper that suggested otherwise. The Commission clarified that the entire process was conducted in stri...