Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has formally announced a pre‑bid conference for the 2025 licensing round, set to take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, the Commission’s Chief Executive, and dated January 8, 2026.
According to the official notice, the pre‑bid conference follows an earlier announcement published in both local and international newspapers, in compliance with the requirements of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The event is part of the regulatory process supporting the ongoing licensing round, which aims to attract new upstream investments and offer opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
The focus of the conference is to provide prospective bidders and industry stakeholders with detailed guidance on key aspects of the licensing round. Specifically, the programme will cover the implementation timetable, preparation of the bid package, eligibility terms, and procedures for assessment and determination of winners. Participants are expected to engage with the regulator on technical and procedural questions ahead of the bid submission and evaluation phases.
Interested parties have been encouraged to register for the pre‑bid conference via the dedicated licensing round portal (br2025.nuprc.gov.ng), where further information on block descriptions, participation instructions and licensing round guidelines is also available. The move underscores the NUPRC’s continued efforts to ensure openness, clarity and investor engagement within the framework of Nigerian upstream oil and gas licensing.
The 2025 licensing round follows earlier bid rounds under the PIA regime and reflects ongoing policy efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s upstream sector by expanding domestic and foreign participation, enhancing transparency and bolstering economic growth through increased hydrocarbon exploration and production.
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