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President Tinubu Nominates Abe, 20 Others To NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards

5 January 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). President Tinubu wrote two letters to the Senate. In the first letter, he nominated Senator Magnus Abe to serve as the NUPRC board […]

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Senate Confirms Eyesan, Mohammed as CEOs of NUPRC, NMDPRA

19 December 2025

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmations followed their screening by the Senate joint committees on petroleum upstream, downstream, and gas, chaired […]

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NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA Shut As PENGASSAN Begins Strike

29 September 2025

The strike, which followed the weekend directive by the union’s National Executive Council, prompted members across the country to withdraw their services, effectively shutting down critical agencies that drive Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. According to journalists, the main gate was firmly locked, leaving several employees stranded outside the premises. Security operatives on duty confirmed […]

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FG Eyes Additional 1mb/d Oil Production In 24 Months

22 October 2024

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, stated this during an event celebrating the third anniversary of the commission’s establishment in Abuja. According to him, the aim is to enhance the country’s energy output and contribute to economic growth. The initiative will also tackle key challenges in the […]

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