NUPRC opens bidding for 40 oil, gas blocks Nov 20

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that bidding for 40 oil and gas blocks under its 2026 licensing round will commence on November 20.

The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Monday during a roundtable discussion at the 2026 ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi.

The discussion was titled, “Energy Sovereignty in an Interconnected World: Aligning National Priorities, Markets and Global Security.”

In a statement by the Commission, Eyesan urged international investors to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, saying improved security, attract...