NUPRC Awards 37 Oil Blocks to 31 Firms in 2026 Licensing Round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has awarded 37 oil blocks to 31 firms in the 2026 licensing round. This development follows commercial bidding for Nigeria’s deep offshore and shallow water oil assets.

21 Jul, 13:37 — 21 Jul, 20:58

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Why this matters

The awarding of new oil blocks is significant for Nigeria's economy, as oil and gas remain major revenue sources. This process determines which companies will explore and produce hydrocarbons, impacting future energy supply and government earnings.

Key entitiesNUPRC Transcorp Event Centre, Abuja

The Story

What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) awarded 37 oil blocks
31 firms were successful in the licensing round
The commercial bid conference took place on Tuesday in Abuja

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed

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The licensing round is for 2026

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The licensing round is for 2025

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vanguard-ng states the round is for 2026, while premium-times states it is for 2025.

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The commercial bid conference marked the conclusion of the competitive phase of the licensing exercise

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Coverage gaps

The specific location of the commercial bid conference (Transcorp Event Centre)

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Moderate (27/100)

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Premium TimescentercenterneutralMostly Factualdescriptive account of bidding process

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Coverage leans: center

The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on reporting the event without overt political framing.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual41d ago

PHOTO STORY: Firms begin commercial bidding for Nigeria’s deep offshore, shallow water oil assets

Oil and gas companies on Tuesday commenced the commercial bidding process for Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round in Abuja, as the NUPRC opened financial bids for eligible investors seeking exploration and production rights across 37 oil and gas assets. The post PHOTO STORY: Firms begin commercial bidding for Nigeria’s deep offshore, shallow water oil assets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulkareem Mojeed

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vanguard-ngMixed41d ago