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.
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.”