Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Gains Fall Short in 2025

Nigeria’s oil and gas performance in 2025 delivered mixed outcomes across the upstream, midstream, and downstream…

Dangote Row Forces Exit of Nigeria’s Top Petroleum Regulators

Nigeria’s petroleum sector entered a new phase of uncertainty on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Two key…

Tinubu Nominates New NMDPRA, NUPRC Chief Executives

New oil regulators in Nigeria have become necessary following leadership exits at critical petroleum institutions. These…

NUPRC Sets Record Straight on Frontier Fund Release

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has dismissed claims that it is withholding the Frontier…

Nigeria Cuts Signature Bonuses as 2025 Oil Bid Round Begins

Nigeria has cut the 2025 Licensing Round signature bonus to between $3 million and $7 million.…

NUPRC Launches 50-Block Bid Round to Revitalise Exploration

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has launched the 2025 Petroleum…

Chevron Confirms 2025 Licensing Round Plans

Chevron Nigeria has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as a key enabler of…

IEA Hails Nigeria’s Upstream Reforms

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has praised the continuing reforms in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. At…

TotalEnergies Laud NUPRC’s Reforms

TotalEnergies has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its transparent conduct of the…

TotalEnergies Eyes New Oil Blocks as Nigeria Opens 2025 Bid Round

French major TotalEnergies has renewed its interest in the upcoming 2025 licensing round, reinforcing confidence in…