Nigeria produced about 307 million barrels of crude oil and condensate between March and August 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
The figure highlights the country’s continued efforts to increase crude production as the Federal Government seeks to strengthen oil revenues and improve its position in the global energy market.
The latest production data comes at a time when Nigeria is also pushing oil companies to accelerate investment decisions and bring delayed projects into production. The government has repeatedly identified increased production as important to boosting export earnings and supporting public finances.
Industry stakeholders, however, continue to point to challenges including infrastructure limitations, security concerns, financing difficulties and the lengthy process involved in approving and developing major oil projects.
The government is also seeking greater investment in the sector, with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, urging oil companies to shorten the time required to reach Final Investment Decisions on projects.
The development comes as Nigeria continues to balance higher crude production with efforts to attract new investment into its oil and gas industry.
