Nigeria’s oil industry has recorded a major boost, with production hitting 1.71 million barrels per day in July 2025 — the highest level in six months, according to figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

The data shows output rose nearly 10 per cent compared to the same month last year and edged higher than the 1.69 million barrels produced in June. The July total includes 1.507 million barrels of crude oil and about 205,000 barrels of condensates.

NUPRC explained that the increase stems from tighter protection of oil facilities and smoother upstream operations, both of which have improved production reliability.

During the announcement, NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, received TotalEnergies’ head of exploration and production, Nicolas Terraz, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Komolafe assured that the government is committed to creating the right environment for new investment and encouraging current operators to scale up output.

He also restated the national target of raising production to 2.1 million barrels per day by 2026, a move designed to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global oil market.

Breakdowns from the July report showed strong contributions from key terminals. The Forcados terminal topped the list with over nine million barrels, while the Bonny terminal reported a 12.7 per cent increase compared to the previous month.

NUPRC said the steady rise in output is proof that its regulatory efforts and crackdown on oil theft are paying off, creating a more secure and productive operating climate for the industry.