26 Feb 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) hereby notifies the general public that registration and submission of applications for Pre-Qualification under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round shall close at 4.30pm on Friday, 27 February 2026, in accordance with Section 11.2 of the Licensing Round Guidelines. All Applicants are advised to ensure full compliance with the ...
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25 Feb 2026

The Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has promised to enhance transparency and ensure that the NUPRC’s internal communication are fully digital. Eyesan said this when the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, visited the NUPRC’s corporate ...
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17 Feb 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) hereby issues this disclaimer, alerting the public to the activities of fraudulent individuals who peddle contract offers purportedly on behalf of the Commission. These unscrupulous individuals, using tactics such as name-dropping and misinformation on social media to deceive members of the public, do so with the sole inten...
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08 Feb 2026

It is a pleasure to speak on the theme “One Africa, One Regulator Voice: Aligned Policies for Continental Prosperity and Investment”, which underscores the importance of regulatory alignment across African countries. Resource and Demographic Advantage Africa’s prospects for shared prosperity are underpinned by the scale of its natural and human capital. The continent holds about 8 ...
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06 Feb 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have pledged to deepen collaboration in order to boost operational efficiency. This was the outcome of a meeting between the management of the NUPRC and the NNPC at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on Friday, February 6, 2026. The Commission Chief...
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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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