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‘Drill Or Drop’: NUPRC Warns Licencees To Develop Assets Or Risk Forfeiture
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Jul 18, 2026 · 08:32 WAT
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has warned newly awarded Petroleum Prospecting Licence holders to develop their oil assets or face forfeiture. This warning complies with the drill or drop provision under the country's Petroleum Industry Act to ensure active asset development.