Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Averaged 1.64 mb/d in First 11 Months of 2025
According to official data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the nation’s combined crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mb/d) from January to November 2025. The figures, published in the NUPRC’s “Crude Oil and Condensate Production 2025” report, indicate a total output of approximately 18.12 million barrels over the eleven-month period. This data provides a critical, comprehensive view of the performance of Nigeria’s upstream oil sector, a cornerstone of the national economy vital for government revenue and foreign exchange.
The report details notable monthly fluctuations, with production volumes ranging between 1.58 and 1.73 mb/d. Output commenced the year at 1.73 mb/d in January, gradually declining to a low of 1.58 mb/d in September, before stabilizing around 1.59 mb/d in October and November. Maintaining production levels close to OPEC quotas remains essential for Nigeria’s market credibility and to avoid potential financial penalties. The stability of this output directly impacts national fiscal planning and economic stability, underscoring why sectoral challenges like the PENGASSAN strike in September 2025—which CEO Bayo Ojulari cited as causing significant delays and losses—are so consequential.
Beyond mere statistics, the consistent publication of this data by the NUPRC serves a greater purpose of enhancing transparency in a sector historically criticized for opacity. Regular and detailed reporting builds confidence among investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, facilitating the informed decision-making necessary for sustainable growth. This is particularly crucial as Nigeria continues to navigate challenges such as infrastructure deficits and security concerns. The report’s findings align with broader analyses of Nigeria’s delicate balancing act between production targets and on-the-ground market realities, a topic of keen interest for observers of national governance and policy.
While the nation addresses its energy sector dynamics, other global and regional developments command attention, from legal outcomes where prison looms for Brazil’s influential figures to local security concerns like the Maga abductions in Kebbi state. Concurrently, political dialogues continue, as seen when Anioma leaders reject certain proposals, debates flare over statements that you need 6 specific conditions for success, and leadership changes unfold such as when Akpabio heads supreme court committees. Each of these narratives, including Nigeria’s oil production trajectory, shapes the complex landscape of economic and political governance.
