05 Feb 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) today performed the groundbreaking for the construction of a modern library at Bingham University, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The ceremony, which marked the commencement of the project, was attended by a delegation from NUPRC, led by Mr. Musiliu Odofin, Assistant Director, Contract and...
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26 Jun 2024

In its continued efforts to increase crude oil production, The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) hosted an industry-wide collaborative workshop with IOCs and key industry players. The two-day workshop commenced with a discussion on improving heavy crude oil development in Nigeria In his opening remarks, The Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Engr Gbenga Komolaf...
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18 Jan 2024

In its avowed bid to drive and grow sustainable investments in Nigeria’s upstream for energy security and national economic development and in the process return value to all stakeholders, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Thursday met in Lagos with members of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and Independent Petroleum Producers of Group (IPPG) to fine...
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11 Dec 2021

Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer, NUPRC, made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. Komolafe said the commission would, therefore, not respond to allegations of non-remittance of funds into the Consolidated Revenue Fund by the defunct PEF. He said the clarification was necessitated by reports in the media indicating that the Senate Commi...
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10 Dec 2021

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Thursday confirmed the successful stoppage of the Santa Barbara Oil spill at Nembe Creek in Bayelsa State. The Commission is a statement by its CEO Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, explained that oil well operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company  has been ‘killed’ through the professional deployment of appropriate...
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