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NUPRC Announces 2026 Licensing Round, Offers 40 Oil, Gas Blocks
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Donatus Anichukwueze , as published by Channels Television
· October 7, 2026
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Key points The licensing round has been approved by the President, who also holds the position of Minister of Petroleum Resources. Further details about this development can be found through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
Investors are being offered opportunities to acquire oil and gas blocks. A total of 40 blocks are available. The licensing round has been approved by the President, who also holds the position of Minister of Petroleum Resources.
Further details about this development can be found through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The Commission's chief executive made the announcement during a ceremony.
The ceremony marked the Commission's fifth anniversary and was themed around investment and stability.
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Category: government Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Channels Television Reading time: 1 min
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