In a move aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in Nigeria’s crude oil and petroleum exports, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the release of new guidelines for the advanced cargo declaration regime. According to a statement on Wednesday by NUPRC’s Public Affairs and Corporate Communication Unit, the guidelines, issued under the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance …

In line with its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s commonwealth and enforcing accountability in the oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Tuesday, received the Engineering Audit of Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry end–of–project report from PE Energy. Approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2024, this report is a …

In a pivotal meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and NNPC Energy Services (ENSERV) agreed to enhance their collaboration in the oil and gas sector. During a visit to the commission, both parties expressed their commitment to cultivating a productive and results-oriented partnership that will support Nigeria’s energy objectives. According to a statement …

Nigeria is inviting global investors to join in unlocking the country’s vast potential and shaping the future of energy in Africa and beyond. At the 2025 Africa Energies Summit, which just ended in London, United Kingdom, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, said that the process is being handled by his agency. …

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has emphasised the need for a paradigm shift to position Nigeria as a leader in energy security and economic growth. At the Renewed Hope Global Town Hall Conference in Abuja, on Saturday, he highlighted reforms and achievements in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. On Nigeria’s oil …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned that it would henceforth deny export permits for crude oil cargoes intended for domestic refining, if oil companies do not fulfill their domestic crude obligations. The commission insists that any changes to cargoes designated for domestic refining must receive express approval from its Chief Executive. In a 2 February 2025 letter …

The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) has called for collaboration and innovation in the 2025 operational year for it to achieve its stated objectives. In his New Year message to members over the weekend, the forum’s interim chairman, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe said that this moment in the life of the group serves as an opportunity for reflection, renewal and a …

Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has been nominated for the ThisDay 2025 Awards in the category of CEO of the Year (Public Sector). This awards ceremony is organised by ThisDay Newspapers to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Komolafe has received similar prestigious awards. He was named the Vanguard Newspapers’ Personality of the Year …

As Nigeria embarks on its 2024 Licensing Round, a combination of robust natural resources, competitive regulatory framework and strategic incentives has created a favourable environment for investors wishing to take part in the country’s oil and gas sector. This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum …

‘There is hunger in the land’ has become a common refrain in the Nigerian landscape owing to the fallouts of the harsh economic situation in the country. Although this is a reality on the ground, the narrative is amplified monstrously by mongers who rather than face the contributory factors choose to run on blame lanes, pointing accusing fingers at perceived …