Nigeria’s oil production has recorded a major boost as crude oil output climbed to its highest level in more than six years, with the country meeting and exceeding its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced that the country’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1,735,398 barrels per day in June 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month of production growth.
According to a statement signed by NUPRC Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, Nigeria produced 1.56 million barrels per day of crude oil and 180,000 barrels per day of condensates during the period.
The figures represent 104 per cent of Nigeria’s 1.5 million barrels per day crude oil production quota allocated by OPEC.
The commission stated that Nigeria’s average crude oil production of 1.56 million barrels per day in June, excluding condensates, was the highest recorded since April 2020.
The milestone represents a 74-month high for Africa’s largest oil producer and reflects improved stability in the country’s upstream petroleum sector.
NUPRC noted that total daily production, including condensates, peaked at 1.89 million barrels per day during the month, indicating that Nigeria could approach the two million barrels per day production mark in the near future.
The lowest combined production level recorded during the period was 1.57 million barrels per day.
The regulatory commission attributed the improved performance to stable operations across major producing assets and the absence of significant pipeline disruptions.
According to NUPRC, better production uptime and improved crude evacuation efficiency contributed significantly to the increase in output.
The commission added that sustained operational stability has strengthened Nigeria’s ability to maximise its oil production capacity and improve performance in the global energy market.
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Nigeria’s oil sector has faced years of challenges, including pipeline vandalism, crude theft, ageing infrastructure and operational disruptions, which have affected production levels and government revenues.
The latest figures indicate renewed momentum in efforts to restore production capacity and strengthen the country’s position among major global oil producers.
