NUPRC Calls for Unified Regulatory Framework to Boost Africa's Oil and Gas Investments
NATURAL GAS
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has called for a unified regulatory framework among African nations to attract investment in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Nigerian International Energy Summit, she noted that significant natural gas reserves remain unsanctioned due to fragmented regulations and emphasized the need for strengthened cooperation through the African Petroleum Regulators' Forum (AFRIPERF) to facilitate cross-border projects and enhance energy security.

Feb 3, 2026, 3:56 PM