The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially announced a pre-bid conference for the ongoing 2025 licensing round.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.+See more details
In a statement signed by the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and dated January 8, 2026, the conference serves as a follow-up to earlier notices published in local and international newspapers, in line with the requirements of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
The statement reads: “The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is proud to announce the 2025 licensing round pre-bid conference scheduled for 9am Wednesday. January 14, 2026 at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels and Suites.
Lagos.
“This announcement is sequel to a notice already published by the NUPRC in foreign and local newspapers in line with the Petroleum Industry Act.
The focus areas of the upcoming pre-bid conference include: The implementation timetable, the bid package preparation, eligibility terms; and the assessment and the winners’ determination procedure.
“Interested members of the public are urged to register for the pre-bid conference through the portal br2025.nuprc.gov.ng .
Detailed information on the licensing round guidelines, block descriptions and participation instructions are also available on the website, nuprc.gov.ng We look forward to your participation.”+See more details




