By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that registration and submission of applications for Pre-Qualification under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will officially close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.

In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission stated that the deadline is in line with Section 11.2 of the Licensing Round Guidelines governing the exercise.
The regulator urged all prospective applicants to strictly adhere to the stipulated submission requirements and ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and submitted within the prescribed timeline.

The Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen participation and investment in the country’s upstream petroleum sector.
The notice was signed by the Commission’s management and dated February 25, 2026.