Nigeria’s daily oil production rises 4.2% to 1.54mbpd — NUPRC
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Nigeria’s Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission reported that crude output rose 4.2% in March 2026, reaching about 1.55 million barrels per day, up from 1.48 million bpd in February. The increase signals higher export volumes and potential boost to government revenue, offering a positive outlook for the country’s oil‑dependent economy.
By Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday said that Nigeria’s oil production rose by 4.2 per cent to 1.546 million barrels per day (mbpd) in March 2026, compared to 1.483 mbpd recorded in February. In its oil production status report released yesterday, the Commission said crude oil production (excluding condensate) increased by […] The post Nigeria’s daily oil production rises 4.2% to 1.54mbpd — NUPRC appeared first on Vanguard News.