Fake Contracts: Upstream Regulator Cautions Stakeholders Against Patronising Fraudsters

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public against activities of fraudulent individuals who peddle contract offers purportedly on its behalf. A statement on Monday, February 16, 2026, by Eniola Akinkuotu, Head, Corporate Communication and Media, NUPRC, said these unscrupulous individuals used tactics such as name-dropping and misinformation on social media to deceive members of the public. According to Ak…

Fake Contracts: Upstream Regulator Cautions Stakeholders Against Patronising Fraudsters

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has issued a strong warning to oil and gas stakeholders against engaging fraudsters parading fake contracts in the sector. The commission, stated on Monday that unscrupulous individuals are using tactics such as name-dropping and misinformation on social media to deceive members of the public, do so with the sole intention of extorting money from them and are hereby warned to desist …

NUPRC Raises Alarm Over Fraudulent Contract Offers

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has alerted the public to fraudulent activities involving individuals who claim to offer contracts on behalf of the Commission. According to the disclaimer, these scammers often use social media, name-dropping, and misinformation to deceive members of the public, with the sole aim of extorting money. They have been warned to desist from such illegal acts. The NUPRC emphasized that all…