NEWS
This is to inform the public that the Lagos Pre-bid conference slated for December 17, 2025, has been postponed to January 14, 2026. This is to inform the public that the Lagos Pre-bid conference slated for December 17, 2025, has been postponed to January 14, 2026.
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About the
Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round

The 2025 Licensing Round is the third in a series of licensing rounds, aimed at further development of this prospective petroleum basin. It will be held in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA), which features enhanced legal and regulatory frameworks aimed at encouraging new investors and investments in the next phase of exploration in this region.

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5 Simple Steps

1

Registration & Pre-Qualification

Registration & Pre-Qualification applicants register, pay and submit documents for pre-qualification.

2

Data Prying/Purchase

Pre-Qualified applicants are mandated to Purchase data from accredited Vendors and upload evidence of data purchased prior to submit a Technical bid/Presentation

3

Technical Bid Submission

Technical Bid/Submission Prospective bidders apply/submit bid applications (per Block)

4

Technical Bid Evaluation

Technical evaluation is carried out on all submitted Bid Applications and bidders are notified of the outcome of their Bid Applications

5

Commercial Bid Conference

This is the final round of the bid round process, only successful bidders are invited to participate in the Commercial bid conference

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Documents and Downloads

  • GENERAL LICENCE CONDITIONS View
  • NIGERIA 2025 LICENCING ROUND PLAN View
  • NUPRC-PSC- MODEL CONTRACT 2025 LICENSING ROUND PLAN View

Upcoming Events

Mon 1
Registration/Roadshow/Prequalification
Via the Licensing Round Portal Starts: 01 Dec 2025 Ends: 27 Feb 2026
Wed 14
2025 Licensing Round - Pre-Bid Conference
Grand Ballroom - Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos-Nigeria Starts: 14 Jan 2026

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About the
Licensing Round

The 2025 Licensing Round is the third in a series of rounds aimed at further development of this prospective petroleum basin and will be held in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA), with its enhanced legal and regulatory frameworks that seek to encourage new investors and investments into the next phase of exploration in this region.

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7 Sylvester U. Ugoh Crescent, Abuja, Nigeria
‪+234(0)91390111-33‬, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88 and 99.
br2025@nuprc.gov.ng
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