Nigeria eyes higher crude output as NUPRC strengthens collaboration
Nigeria’s crude oil production is showing signs of recovery, with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) aiming for an output of 1.9 million barrels per day. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, the Commission Chief Executive, highlighted recent gains and ongoing reforms during a meeting with Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The agencies discussed efforts to boost transparency and efficiency in oil and gas revenue collection. The meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration and ongoing industry reforms.
TLDR
- Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan said crude output reached a peak of 1.86 million barrels per day in May.
- The NUPRC is targeting a production level of 1.9 million barrels per day in the near term.
- A meeting between Eyesan and Adedeji took place at the NRS headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
- The agencies resolved to deepen collaboration for transparent and accountable oil and gas revenue collection.
- Recent reforms and improved security have contributed to a gradual recovery in Nigeria’s oil production.
