Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
Tracked across 51 events · 581 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 23, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is undergoing a leadership change with Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan taking over, aiming to reposition the upstream oil and gas sector and become a business enabler.
Dec 18, 2025 · 13 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is a key government agency in Nigeria responsible for regulating the upstream petroleum sector. This event involves its renewed commitment to cooperate with the Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to enhance regulatory efficiency and attract investments.
Jan 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission implemented reforms that unlocked over $10 billion in upstream oil and gas investment in Nigeria.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission>>> experienced a 12-hour administrative strike by its unions, which has now been suspended after negotiations. Its regulatory activities and crude oil production were unaffected.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission>>> is the primary regulator announcing and managing the 2026 oil licensing round, aiming to attract investment and boost oil production in Nigeria>>>.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission>>> is the primary regulator overseeing the 2025 Licensing Round, setting deadlines and guidelines to attract investment in Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector.
Jun 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: NUPRC is the regulator executing the licensing round, enhancing its role in attracting investment and implementing the PIA.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Regulator that organized and executed the licensing round, awarding 37 blocks and enforcing drill-or-drop policy.
Jul 20, 2026 · 28 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) issued a public warning on August 11, 2026, about the proliferation of fake and AI-generated employment letters bearing the names of persons unknown to the Commission.…
Impact: The NUPRC is the central entity, issuing the warning and clarifying that no recruitment is ongoing. The fraud could damage its reputation, but the proactive response may mitigate long-term harm.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has begun consultations with industry stakeholders on a proposed domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement. The initiative aims to reduce supply costs and improve feedstock…
Impact: The NUPRC is the primary proponent of the crude swap initiative, which could enhance its regulatory effectiveness and support domestic refining. The proposal may improve its standing with stakeholders and contribute to energy security.
Aug 14, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is one of the two key petroleum regulatory agencies for which Bola Tinubu nominated 21 board members, aiming to enhance its governance and regulatory functions in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
Jan 05, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is leading the investigation into the gas seepage, engaging international experts, and coordinating relief efforts. Its reputation is tied to effectively resolving this environmental crisis.
Jul 02, 2026 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (Dangote Petroleum Refinery) responded to data released by the Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) indicating that the refinery rejected 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by…
Impact: Regulator whose data triggered the dispute; faces criticism over DCSO implementation and transparency.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
President Bola Tinubu approved the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, a landmark reform replacing project-by-project negotiations with a transparent, rules-based fiscal framework for deep offshore oil and gas projects.…
Impact: The NUPRC is the regulator overseeing the sector, projecting significant investment and approving field development plans. The framework enhances its ability to attract investment.
Mar 09, 2018 · 80 articles
Domestic
Impact: Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission prepared the document detailing the debt cancellation and played a role in the reconciliation work between NNPC Limited and the Federation Account.
Dec 29, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is a defendant in the suit and is ordered to maintain status quo regarding the oil fields.
Jan 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: NUPRC announced the investment and awarded licences, facilitating regulatory approvals.
Jul 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Germany — Federal Ministry of Finance (Germany) and the NNPC (NNPCL) faced scrutiny before the United Kingdom — Public accounts committee over unresolved financial queries in the 2021-2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report…
Impact: NUPRC is implicated for not providing financial records to the Ministry, and is expected to appear before the committee to explain its role.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Nigerian Senate Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited, All Grace Energy Limited, and Aradel Energy to appear before it to…
Impact: NUPRC is the regulator that provided data to NEITI and is cited by Network E&P as its sole regulator, a point of contention.
Jul 30, 2026 · 45 articles
Domestic
The House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria — Niger Delta Development Commission, chaired by Julius Pondi, held an urgent stakeholders' engagement and legislative hearing in Abuja on August 13, 2026, to address two environmental incidents…
Impact: NUPRC is involved in investigating the seepage, reporting no pipelines in the immediate area, and is expected to provide briefings to the committee.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is the regulator responsible for approving the sale of the oil asset and verifying Vaaris's technical and financial expertise, but its focus on environmental remediation is questioned.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: NUPRC is the alleged victim of fund diversion; the event raises concerns about regulatory oversight.
Jul 14, 2026 · 11 articles
Domestic
The PENGASSAN (PENGASSAN) elected Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its new National President at the association's first Quadrennial National Delegates Conference held in Abuja on Saturday. He succeeded Festus Osifo, who had served as president for six…
Impact: Olabiyi-Agoro is a staff member, giving the regulator a connection to the union leadership.
Aug 22, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission administers the Environmental Remediation Fund, which overlaps with the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, and will serve as the interface with licensees and lessees for integrated petroleum operations.
Feb 18, 2026 · 25 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission was criticized for its absence from the stakeholders' meeting, which was deemed counterproductive to efforts to combat crude oil theft.
Jul 03, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Impact: NUPRC endorsed the trust as a milestone in implementing PIA, reinforcing its regulatory role.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) announced the completion of its comprehensive review of Nigeria's Revenue Allocation Formula, which determines how federally collected revenues are shared among the federal, state, and…
Impact: Collaborated with RMAFC on oil and gas production monitoring.
Aug 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
At the 5th PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS) 2026 in Abuja, TotalEnergies' Country Chair Matthieu Bouyer delivered a keynote urging Nigeria to convert its oil and gas reforms into concrete projects, higher production, and…
Impact: The commission is mentioned in relation to tax incentives for deep offshore projects, which are intended to boost investment and production.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission was commended by Bola Tinubu for its contribution to achieving the settlement, reinforcing its role in predictable regulation.
Mar 05, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission qualified ArriDex Pharmaceuticals for additive manufacturing deployment in the oil and gas sector, validating its capabilities in a critical industry.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Gbenga Komolafe formerly served as the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream
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