Saturday, January 24, 2026

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission

January 20, 2026

ANOH project records first gas, Seplat says

Seplat Energy Plc says the 300 MMcfd Assa North–Ohaji South gas project has achieved its first gas.

Seplat building
December 25, 2025

NUPRC: Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan assumes office, pledges investment-driven upstream reform

President Bola Tinubu appointed Ms Eyesan following the resignation of Gbenga Komolafe on December 17.

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan
December 18, 2025

Ahmed’s fall, the Dangote challenge and a rentier system

The only proof that Ahmed was not removed to save the system is that he should be investigated so that he can either clear his name or face the consequences.

December 17, 2025
November 1, 2025

Petroleum ministry, NUPRC, NNPC, oppose creation of decommissioning, abandonment commission

NNPC has opposed the bill to establish the National Commission for the Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Installations 2024.

HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI
October 20, 2025

Fake social media accounts using Komolafe’s name, NUPRC warns

“For the sake of clarity, the commission’s chief executive has no social media accounts,” said NUPRC.

Gbenga Komolafe
September 29, 2025

Nigeria losing billions to oil theft, wastage, warn industry experts

“Nigeria stands at the crossroads of opportunity and decline. Oil theft and inefficiency are not inevitable — they are the consequences of inaction and neglect,” they said.

Oil rig
September 26, 2025

NUPRC approves TotalEnergies’ $510 million deal with Shell, Agip

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has approved a $510 million Sales Purchase Agreement by TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd.

NUPRC, TotalEnergies, Shell, Agip
August 1, 2025

Senate meets IGP Egbetokun over stolen crude oil in Niger Delta

Between 2002 and 2025, about 353 million barrels of crude oil were stolen from the Niger Delta, according to NUPRC.

IGP Kayode Egbetokun before Senate committee