Beyond the Noise: Putting Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round transparency to test, By Tajudeen Suleiman
On 21 July 2026, Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator, the Nigerian National Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), unveiled the 31 companies that emerged as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks after what observers described as a rigorous evaluation process ultimately determined through a computer-based bid evaluation system designed to eliminate human interference.
In line with the PIA, the Commercial Bid Conference was closely monitored by representatives of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, providing an additional layer of oversight and reinforcing the credibility of the process.
The Guidelines clearly defined the participation requirements, technical and commercial criteria, and evaluation process, while the Licensing Round Portal, Pre-Bid Conference, webinars, and dedicated enquiry channels ensured equal access to information and timely clarification for all applicants.
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