NUPRC sets date for major oil block pre-bid conference
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has scheduled a pre-bid conference for the 2025 oil and gas licensing round. The event aims to attract new investments into Nigeria’s upstream sector. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, the commission’s Chief Executive, signed the announcement. The conference will provide guidance to prospective investors on the bidding process.
What we know
- The pre-bid conference is set for January 14, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
- The announcement was made in a notice dated January 8, 2026, and published on the commission’s official X handle.
- Discussions will cover the implementation timetable, bid package preparation, eligibility requirements, and assessment procedures.
- Interested parties are encouraged to register via br2025.nuprc.gov.ng, with further details available on nuprc.gov.ng.
- The 2025 licensing round is expected to offer 50 blocks and aims to boost investment, deepen indigenous participation, and enhance transparency in the sector.
