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FG Cancels 1,263 Mining Licences Over Non-Compliance

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:03 +0000

The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral titles belonging to mining companies and operators across the country due to failure to meet the stipulated conditions of their licences. The decision, which comes as part of efforts to sanitize the solid minerals sector, was announced by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, marking one of the [...]

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SEREC Opposes Proposed Hike in Maritime Agent Licence Fees

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:18:13 +0000

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has strongly rejected the proposed increase in licence fees for maritime agents, warning that such a policy could harm Nigeria’s already fragile shipping and export industry. According to the organization, the planned hike, if implemented without adequate stakeholder consultation, would further burden operators struggling with high operational costs, [...]

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NUPRC’s Revocation of Oritsemeyin Rig Licence Sends Strong Warning to Oil Firms, Says Expert

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:36:03 +0000

The recent decision by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to revoke the operational licence of the Oritsemeyin offshore rig has been described by industry experts as a watershed moment for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, sending a powerful message to operators about the importance of safety compliance, environmental responsibility, and regulatory adherence. The [...]

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NUPRC Conducts First-Ever Conversion of Petroleum Licences

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:31:22 +0000

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the successful completion of its first conversion of petroleum licences under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a move seen as a milestone in Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory reforms. The exercise, which took place this week, underscores the commission’s determination to modernize the sector and align [...]

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NUPRC Completes Evaluation of Marginal Oil Field Licences

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:10:09 +0000

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the successful conclusion of its comprehensive review of marginal oil field licences across the country. This strategic move is aimed at improving regulatory oversight, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and boosting investment within Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. The review, which covered several fields awarded in past licensing [...]

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