Nigeria’s Oil Rig Count Jumps From 8 to 69

Nigeria’s oil rig count jumps from 8 to 69

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said Nigeria has recorded a significant rise in Nigeria’s oil rig count, growing from just eight in 2021 to 69 as of October 2, 2025. This figure represents 762.5% increase in four years. According to a statement by the Commission, the 69 rigs include 40 active rigs, 8 on standby, 5 on warm stack, 4 on cold stack, and 12 on the move. The NUPRC noted that this surge reflects renewe…

Nigeria’s Rig Count Soars To 69 As Upstream Sector Gains Momentum — NUPRC - News Agency Of Nigeria

Nigeria’s rig count soars to 69 as upstream sector gains momentum — NUPRC By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a significant rise in the country’s rig count, increasing from just eight in 2021 to 69. The commission said this in a statement by its Head, Media and Strategic Communication, Eniola Akinkuotu. Akinkuotu highlighted some of NUPRC’s high impact achievements, four years since [……

Nigeria’s Oil Rigs Rise By 762% To 69 In Four Years - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that oil rig count in the country rose from eight in 2021 to 69 as of October 2, 2025, representing a 762.5% increase in barely four years. A statement by the Commission on Sunday said the latest rig count of 69 comprises 40 active rigs, eight on standby, five on warm stack, four on cold stack, and 12 on the move. The statistics were released as the Commission published a l…

Nigerian oil rig count sees sharp rise

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a substantial increase in Nigeria's oil rig count, with numbers soaring from eight in 2021 to 69, according to The Nation Newspaper.

NUPRC: Nigeria’s rig count surges to 69

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a strong resurgence in activities across the country’s oil and gas upstream sector, highlighted by a remarkable rise in rig count from eight in 2021 to 69 as of October 2, 2025.  The post NUPRC: Nigeria’s rig count surges to 69 appeared first on Nairametrics.

PIA Drives 762% Surge in Rig Count, Boosts Investor Confidence – NUPRC - Economi Confidential

Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator has reported sweeping gains in the oil and gas sector, announcing a 762 per cent rise in rig count alongside billions of dollars in new investments and major reforms four years after its establishment. The post PIA Drives 762% Surge in Rig Count, Boosts Investor Confidence – NUPRC appeared first on Economi Confidential.